Elizabeth Sautter, M.A. CCC-SLP is a speech therapist, speaker, and author specializing in social and emotional learning since 1996. She is the co-owner of Communication Works which provides speech therapy to schools and individuals in the SF Bay Area.

Elizabeth is the founder of Make Social Learning Stick where she provides consultation, training and resources. Elizabeth is the co-creator of the Make it Stick Parenting online course and community. She is the author of the Mom’s Choice award-winning book, Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick: Practical Strategies to Help Your Child Manage Emotions, Navigate Social Situations and Reduce Anxiety. She has created two card decks that teach what to say & do with your child to build social and relationship skills, as well as co-authored the popular children’s books Whole Body Listening Larry at Home and Whole Body Listening Larry at School.

Elizabeth is a Collaborative Zones of Regulation trainer and a co-author of the Zones of Regulation game, storybooks and card decks.

As a mom of two teen sons with additional needs as well as a therapist (a.k.a. “momathist”), Elizabeth Sautter is passionate about supporting children, teens and their families with social and emotional learning. Her mission to help kids manage emotions, navigate social situations and reduce anxiety goes beyond a career and is very personal to her.