Author Talk - "Speechless: How A Speech Therapist Lost Her Ability to Speak and Her Silent Struggle to Reclaim Her Voice and Life," by Vanessa Abraham, M.S. CCC-SLP

Title: Speechless: How a Speech Therapist Lost Her Ability to Speak and Her Silent Struggle to Reclaim Her Voice and Life
Author: Vanessa Abraham, M.S. CCC-SLP

SPEECHLESS is a deeply personal memoir that chronicles the author's journey of overcoming a life-altering condition that caused her to lose her ability to speak, eat, or move. Through perseverance and support from various caregivers, including the dedicated team at Eisenhower Medical Center and the incredible community in the Coachella Valley, Vanessa was able to regain her voice and her life.

Author Bio:
Vanessa Abraham, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a certified Speech Pathologist at Desert Sands Unified School District. She is also an author, speaker, mother, wife, and certified Neufit practitioner. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped children learn to communicate using augmentative communication devices. After facing her own medical journey that left her unable to communicate, she established a practice to support others in their recovery journey from neurological disorders. Now, she shares her story through speaking events, empowering others in their ability to heal.