About Amy Fritz-Ocock, EdD, CCC-SLP

Speech-language pathology practice in Windermere, FL

Dr. Amy Fritz-Ocock is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist who holds a doctoral degree in special education. Amy specializes in working with children and adults with high-functioning ASD and their family members. She uses a constructive cognitive behavioral approach that teaches individuals with pragmatic challenges to carefully consider situations and the consequences of their actions. This promotes effective communication, rewarding social interactions, and increased emotional regulation.

Before opening Cedar Tree Communication Therapy, Amy was an Autism Disorders Specialist at the University of Central Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities for over 5 years. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor and Clinical Supervisor at Ball State University in Indiana for nearly 6 years and a speech-language pathologist in Hilliard City School District in Ohio for nearly a decade. In addition, Amy intermittently maintained a private speech-language pathology and consultation practice since 2000.

Along with her extensive professional and academic experience, Amy’s daughter has high-functioning ASD. This has provided invaluable personal experience that further informs her work with clients and their loved ones.

Dr. Amy Fritz-Ocock is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist who holds a doctoral degree in special education. Amy specializes in working with children and adults with high-functioning ASD and their family members. She uses a constructive cognitive behavioral approach that teaches individuals with pragmatic challenges to carefully consider situations and the consequences of their actions. This promotes effective communication, rewarding social interactions, and increased emotional regulation.

Before opening Cedar Tree Communication Therapy, Amy was an Autism Disorders Specialist at the University of Central Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities for over 5 years. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor and Clinical Supervisor at Ball State University in Indiana for nearly 6 years and a speech-language pathologist in Hilliard City School District in Ohio for nearly a decade. In addition, Amy intermittently maintained a private speech-language pathology and consultation practice since 2000.

Along with her extensive professional and academic experience, Amy’s daughter has high-functioning ASD. This has provided invaluable personal experience that further informs her work with clients and their loved ones.

EDUCATION

EdD in Special Education – May 2016

Emphasis Area: Speech-Language Pathology

Ball State University

MA in Speech-Language Pathology – September 1999

The Ohio State University

BA in Secondary Education – May 1995

Capital University

Credentials

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: State Licensure/SLP
Hanen Center: More Than Words and TalkAbility Certifications

Professional Activities

Board Member, 2019, University of Central Florida Project ASD Advisory Committee
Academic Advisor, 2018-2019, University of Central Florida Club Kreyol
Guest Lecturer, 2014-2019 University of Central Florida
Supervisor, 2018-2019, undergraduate AAC service-learning projects
Adjunct Instructor in Language Science, 2017, University of Central Florida
Presenter, 2015 & 2017, PEPSA poster sessions, Annual CARD Conference
Presenter, 2011, 2003 Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Conference
Presenter, 2007-2009 Ball State University Continuing Education Summer Workshops
Member, American Speech-Language Hearing Association (1999-present)
Member, Indiana Speech-Language Hearing Association (2007-2013)
Member, Ohio Speech-Language Hearing Association (1999-2007)
Member, Ohio Speech Pathology and Educational Audiology Coalition (1999-2007)
Recipient, 2002 Hilliard City Schools Exceptional Person’s Month Award

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