JESSICA MWANZA

Jessica L. Mwanza is an accomplished speech-language pathologist based in Lusaka, Zambia, with extensive experience in providing services to students with complex communication needs. She has specialized training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), language and literacy interventions for special populations, and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder using the ADOS-II. Jessica is dedicated to increasing access to evidence-based practices for at-risk populations in low- and middle-income countries. Her professional roles include providing holistic speech-language therapy services and developing training programs for multidisciplinary teams, reflecting her commitment to enhancing communication support within her community.