Dr. Jo follows Greenspan and Wieder’s model, DIRFloortime® when working with children and families. She is the author of the "Comprehensive Guide to Selective Mutism" and has a special interest in the social-emotional development of young children and its impact on their speech and language skills. She is an expert in the assessment and treatment of Selective Mutism. Dr. Jo is a frequently requested presenter on the topics of Selective Mutism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and Neurodiversity. She co-founded a private school called REConnections Education Center in the Tampa Bay area of Florida which supports children with various individual differences.