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• 1 E Walnut St Hanover, PA 17331
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Welcome TO LITTLE COMMUNICATORS, LLC

Pediatric therapy center, speech and language professionals.

Little Communicators is a pediatric therapy center that provides occupational and speech-language evaluations and therapy for disabilities such as apraxia, autism, Down syndrome, developmental delays, oral motor impairment, and feeding disorders.

Our Philosophy

Little Communicators believes in working collaboratively with parents, teachers, physicians, psychologists, and other speech therapists to ensure the best possible outcome for your child. We provide speech therapy for children ages birth to 15 years in Loudoun County.

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meet our team - therapists

Paula c. schantz m.s. ed., ccc-slp, owner.

Paula C. Schantz, M.S. Ed., CCC-SLP received her Bachelor of Science degree and her Masters of Science in Education and Speech Language Pathology from Nazareth College of Rochester. Paula is licensed in the state of Virginia and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). 

Paula C. Schantz, M.S. Ed., CCC-SLP received her Bachelor of Science degree and her Masters of Science in Education and Speech Language Pathology from Nazareth College of Rochester. Paula is licensed in the state of Virginia and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Prior to establishing her own practice, Paula worked in the public school system, and was co-director of The Speech and Language Center of Northern Virginia.

Her expertise is in evaluating and treating children with various speech and language disorders including Apraxia, Autism, Down Syndrome, oral motor, feeding, and developmental delays. She has knowledge and experience using PROMPT for children with Apraxia. She also is a Hanen certified instructor allowing her to teach parents communication techniques to use with their children that have expressive language delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, Paula is a certified Signing Time instructor, teaching parents and their babies sign language.  Paula has received advanced training in the areas of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs).

A native of Rochester, New York, Paula and her four children enjoy living in the heart of Ashburn, Virginia.

Mary Creagh M.A. CCC-SLP

Mary is originally from Long Island, NY. She grew up in East Setauket, NY and received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University at the Brookville campus. She has experience working with early intervention, within skilled nursing facilities, public schools, and within private practice. Mary

Mary is originally from Long Island, NY. She grew up in East Setauket, NY and received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University at the Brookville campus. She has experience working with early intervention, within skilled nursing facilities, public schools, and within private practice. Mary has worked within the field as a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist for 11 years. Mary lives with her husband, Andrew, almost four-year-old son named Finnegan, and sweet dog, Maggie. In their spare time, they enjoy going on long walks, going to the park, and they love visiting the beach!

Erin Sagaser, M.S., CCC-SLP

Marguerite "meg" roque, otr/l.

Erin grew up in a Marine Corps family, with deepest roots in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed her undergraduate studies in English and music at East Carolina University, where she went on to receive her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. The journey since has continually reinforced her passion for the field.

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Erin is nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. She is a repeat recipient of the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE), for dedication to learning and professional growth. Sensory regulation, autism, and orofacial myofunctional disorders are among her special interests.

Erin loves combining science, creativity, and connection toward helping others. She finds particular joy in working with children, especially preschool ages. Her experience includes pediatric private practice and preschool through early college educational settings. Erin has training in DIR Floortime and extensive background in transdisciplinary play-based assessment. She emphasizes strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches and the power of play.

In her free time, Erin enjoys oil painting, writing, working out, and attending performing arts events with family and friends.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” - Maya Angelou

Occupational Therapist

E. Morghen Sikes PhD, OTR/L

Anna castiller, m.s., ccc-slp.

Morghen is an occupational therapist with 9 years of experience working alongside children and their families. Outside of providing family-centered care with Little Communicators, she also teaches research courses, neuroscience, and pediatric rehabilitation at a local University.  Morghen is a neuro affirming therapist with special intere

Morghen is an occupational therapist with 9 years of experience working alongside children and their families. Outside of providing family-centered care with Little Communicators, she also teaches research courses, neuroscience, and pediatric rehabilitation at a local University.  Morghen is a neuro affirming therapist with special interests in helping clients and families appreciate the unique abilities of all children. When she's not working, Morghen enjoys spending time with her own child and family, and exploring the outdoors in beautiful northern Virginia.

Anna graduated with her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University in 2021. Since then, she has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient clinic and public school. Her specialty interests include articulation and phonology, gestalt language processing, voice disorders, and literacy-based language 

Anna graduated with her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University in 2021. Since then, she has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient clinic and public school. Her specialty interests include articulation and phonology, gestalt language processing, voice disorders, and literacy-based language intervention. When not working, Anna enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her friends and family, and reading. Her favorite thing about being an SLP is the opportunity to connect with families and children in all stages of life. 

Favorite Quote: “Being heard is so close to being loved that, for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.”

Allysa Turel, MS, OTR/L

Crystal barchacky, phd, otr/l, samantha hall, m.s., ccc-slp.

Allysa is a graduate of Gannon University's five-year accelerated Master's of Science Occupational Therapy (OT) program located in Erie, Pennsylvania. She obtained her National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) in 2015. She currently holds an OT license in the states of Virginia and West Virginia. Allysa is a member of

Allysa is a graduate of Gannon University's five-year accelerated Master's of Science Occupational Therapy (OT) program located in Erie, Pennsylvania. She obtained her National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) in 2015. She currently holds an OT license in the states of Virginia and West Virginia. Allysa is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). 

Allysa moved to Virginia in 2015 and has worked in both public school and private school settings, outpatient pediatrics, home health for both pediatric and adult populations, skilled nursing, acute care, and provided sensory-behavioral support consultation. She loves helping individuals and their families live their lives to their fullest and watching them grow. She has special interest in the preschool population and sensory integration. 

In her free time, she enjoys time with her husband, three dogs, and their new baby girl, whom they welcomed in January. She loves traveling and visiting friends and family, reading, crafting, lyra, and yoga. 

Favorite Quote: "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try."

Samantha completed her undergraduate studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Old Dominion University and received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Abilene Christian University.

Before she attended graduate school, she volunteered at the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program where she quickly became 

Before she attended graduate school, she volunteered at the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program where she quickly became enamored with the speech  world. During graduate school, she gained her experience working in a variety of settings including, a voice center, pediatric outpatient clinic, and an acute care hospital. After graduation, she has worked at a Skilled Nursing Facility with the adult population, in private practice, and in a pediatric outpatient clinic working with clients aging from birth-21.

Samantha enjoys the therapeutic process of building rapport with both her patients and their families. She believes that trust and empathy are the key components to every patient’s plan of care. She loves being creative and making her therapy sessions fun and exciting. Outside of the therapy world, Samantha loves spending quality time with her friends and family. She has an 11 month old son, Harrison, who lights up her life. 

Favorite quote: "you never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice"- The Nightingale 

Crystal Barchacky has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 8+ years. She currently is a professor at Shenandoah University. She has a special interest and expertise in infant mental health and neuro-affirming care. Crystal has worked in 3 different states for early intervention and loves working with caregivers in their natural env

Crystal Barchacky has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 8+ years. She currently is a professor at Shenandoah University. She has a special interest and expertise in infant mental health and neuro-affirming care. Crystal has worked in 3 different states for early intervention and loves working with caregivers in their natural environment. 

Favorite quote is by Albert Einstein "Play is the highest form of research". 

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Julie harvey, operations manager, sandy potteiger, billing coordinator.

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Special Skills

Does your child have a tongue-tie or a lip tie.

We have therapists who are trained and certified in Myofunctional Therapy.  They use the Tongue Tips: An Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Program, Thumbs Up!: A 30 Day Oral Habit Elimination Program, and Tiny Tongue Tips: An Early Intervention Myofunctional Therapy Program through Simon Says. They have experience providing myofunctional therapy for babies, toddlers, and young children. They assess and develop an individualized treatment plan for children that can be used at the therapy sessions and at home with parents.

Do you have a picky eater?

Paula has a certificate in SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) approach to feeding. She is able to create and implement an SOS feeding program for babies, toddlers, and young children. She can identify oral, sensory, motor, cognitive and emotional developmental milestones key to feeding.

Do you have a child with Autism Spectrum disorder?

Paula has a certificate in More Than Words: The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties.

Do you want to learn how to help your child?

Our therapists coach parents on how to facilitate their child’s social and communication skills in everyday contexts, fulfilling the key criteria for effective early intervention. Therapists are able to use reflective conversation, collaborative problem solving, feedback during caregiver practice and joint planning with families in the Early Intervention Program of Loudoun County.

Is your child a late talker?

Paula has a certificate in It Takes Two to Talk: The Hanen Program for Parents. She is able to coach parents on how to facilitate their child’s early language development so that they can effectively apply the learning to everyday interactions with their child.

Does your child have a Motor Speech Disorder or Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

Paula completed Intro to PROMPT-Technique and Bridging for motor speech disorders and Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She is able to set appropriate goals and objectives for the individual within the PROMPT framework. Able to incorporate PROMPT therapy across a range of settings including the home environment while focusing on the key needs for the child to assist him/her to develop to their highest potential.

Testimonials

Miss Paula, We cannot thank you enough for how much you have blessed our family through our daughter this past year. You have been invaluable in her speech and growth. Your professionalism and warmth were outstanding and we will miss our frequent meetings with you!

With Love, The Browns

Dear Paula, I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for our son and our family during your time with us. You have been more than a teacher for him, but also a friend to me when I needed it most. You have made an impact in our lives and I will always think of you with gratitude and goodness.

The Jones Family

Paula, Thank you so much for all that you have done for our daughter. She is a completely different child than when she started working with you last summer, and it warms my heart to see how much she has grown. We truly cannot thank you enough for the impact you have had on her speech, as well as her confidence in her ability to communicate with family and friends. We are so appreciative and forever grateful for your support of her over the past year. Thank you! All the best, Sarah and Joe

Miss Paula, Thank you so much for all of your hard work in helping our son find his voice. He has so much to say now! We will miss playing with you!

Paula was our son’s speech therapist. We pursued her professional help, support, and guidance over concerns with our son. My son loved his time with Paula. Some days were harder than others, but he always looked forward to their sessions together. Over several months we saw significant improvement with his issues, and he has also become more confident as well. We are truly blessed to have had such knowledgeable help and support and highly recommend her to anyone who has concerns about their child’s speech, language, etc. Thank you for the amazing care you have given us.

Katie 

We are writing in appreciation to Paula Schantz for helping us and our daughter with her speech. At 2 years old, her vocabulary was very limited, consisting of about 20-30 words and no sentences. Because of this limitation, she was getting very frustrated and we were constantly dealing with Isabella’s temper tantrums. Paula bonded quickly with her, and she started by teaching her to communicate some words via sign language. We believe this was a very important stepping stone to get her on the right path. It was fun and rewarding to see her asking for “more,” “all done” and of course her favorite sign for “chocolate” through sign language. Paula was great in teaching us techniques, documenting progress and giving us homework. All of this kept her moving forward and making progress with her communication skills. Most importantly we felt Paula cared about our daughter, our family, and the children and the families she was working with. We are sad that she is no longer eligible to continue work with Paula through the same program. Our daughter loves and always asks about Paula. We are thankful we had the opportunity to know and work with her on her skills. We recommend whole heartedly Paula’s work for her professionalism and integrity, navigating kids and families through their quest of communicating better and efficiently.

Chris 

Dear Paula, The reason I am writing you a letter is to let you know that you have been a great therapist! I am very thankful to you for all the help you have given me and my daughter. Now she feels more comfortable with herself, her life and her whole environment. Also, she has developed a better way to talk, a better vocabulary, and a better sense of humor!

I highly recommend Ms. Paula with Little Communicators. Before we even started services with Ms. Paula, I had some questions regarding my child's speech IEP and Ms. Paula was so kind and spent so much time with me on a phone call listening and giving me advice and resources. Even though Ms. Paula was completely booked, she worked hard to find a time to add us to her schedule and even tried to find times she would not normally see clients. Her kindness and dedication to her work was apparent immediately. Ms. Paula made every session fun, interesting, and enjoyable for my children which really helped them enjoy going to speech which was critical. They worked on speech through games, crafts, cookie decorating, and more. Having your children wanting to go to speech and motivated to work on speech is half the battle. Ms. Paula is extremely knowledgable and was able to give me great resources and recommended excellent doctors for follow-ups and even an interesting book I read in order to further my understanding. In fact, Ms. Paula recommended I bring my child to an ENT for something she noticed and actually caught an issue the pediatrician and I had not even caught. Additionally, Ms. Paula has vast knowledge and experience with myofunctional therapy as well as programs to help motivate children to stop habits such as finger sucking. She went above and beyond planning a very special party for when that goal was achieved and her extra special efforts in this area made the program a success and helped my child achieve that goal! Ms. Paula truly cares about her clients and her warmth, kindness, enthusiasm, positivity, and creativity made speech such a positive experience for my children and for our family.

Kristin Hood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take insurance.

At this time, Little Journeys Speech Therapy services are out-of-network with all insurance companies. Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, or credit card (including HSA/FSA cards) on the day of services.

Little Journeys offers different options for support, including screening, assessment, therapy, consultation, and summer programming packages. Some of these services may be covered by your insurance through your out-of-network benefits. We can guide you through finding out your benefits.

How can I get reimbursed by my insurance company?

Though I do not guarantee that your insurance company will reimburse any of the cost, I can generate a Superbill, which you can submit to your insurance. We recommend calling your insurance company first, using the number on the back of your insurance card, to discuss potential reimbursement of speech/language services.

Please ask me for a parent guide on calling about out of network benefits!

Some or all of Little Journeys Speech Therapy's services may not be covered by your insurance, and you are responsible for covering the difference between the two.

How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

Some of the most common concerns I hear from families are: my child is hard to understand, my child is a late-talker, my child has a hard time understanding my directions, my child stutters, and my child talks but it doesn't make sense. If you have any of these concerns or others, then your child may benefit from speech/language therapy.

Consultations are always FREE. Contact me to schedule a time to talk about your concerns!

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Meet the Team

Abby Weiss, M.S., CCC-SLP Lead Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner

Hello, I'm Abby, a licensed and ASHA board-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with dual licensure in California and Illinois. Originally from the Chicagoland area, I ventured to the west coast following my graduate studies. My therapeutic approach emphasizes individualized care, blending play-based and routines-based interventions within a family-centered framework. Together with families, I foster speech and language development through engaging activities such as play, routines, yoga, mindfulness, and reflective caregiver practices. My professional journey spans various settings, including private practice clinics, schools, and in-home early intervention services. I take great pleasure in empowering parents to forge deeper connections with their children while facilitating progress towards their communication goals. I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). My academic background includes a B.S. in Speech & Hearing Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Xavier University in Chicago. In addition to my clinical expertise, I am a Certified PESL Accent & Pronunciation Instructor accredited by ILP Academy - Institute of Language & Phonology. Furthermore, I have completed over 250 hours of Yoga Teacher Training and hold a Kids Yoga Certification from Rainbow Kids Yoga.

Vidya Parashar, M.A., CCC-SLP

Ms. V is a Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience working with both children and adults with speech and language disorders. She enjoys working with families as well as their littles, providing parent training and coaching, as well as finding creative ways to incorporate articulation, social skills and/or language, etc. into sessions with clients ranging from 15 months all the way through adulthood. Ms. V has primarily provided services in the pediatric field, serving a variety of populations, ranging from children with Autism spectrum disorder, to Down Syndrome, Apraxia of Speech, Expressive and Receptive language disorders,Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Articulation and Phonological Disorders, and those with Global Developmental issues.

In her spare time, Ms. V enjoys spending time with her husband and her pup - whether it be relaxing at home or exploring the great outdoors. Ms. V loves trying new food, and visiting national parks and cities within the country and around the world!

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At the heart of Little Voices lies a strong commitment to fostering a sense of community and nurturing empathy, to support all families in their journey to developing children’s communication. Our mission is to offer a space where collaboration, compassion and excellence can flourish.

Specialising in supporting the language and literacy development of all children

Little Voices Speech Pathology is currently taking appointments for speech, language, literacy and dyslexia assessments. We have an open waiting list for ongoing therapy sessions.

Are you a parent or teacher who is feeling frustrated and confused about how to best support a child who is struggling with reading and spelling?

We hear this every day. Unfortunately, in Australia, there are still so many barriers to get the right support for kids with reading difficulties or dyslexia. There are issues with teacher knowledge, and that’s not their fault. Every teacher I speak with wants to know what they can do to help the kids they teach, they’ve just never been taught how to do it, and don’t know where to look. Then when a teacher does notice that a child is really struggling, and they wonder if it’s dyslexia, they may face hurdles with leadership telling them that’s not their place. And if they are able to discuss their concerns with parents, getting a diagnosis can be a very expensive process. Sometimes dyslexia is known as the rich person’s disability, as it can cost up to $3000 at some places for a full assessment. Then there’s the waiting lists. It’s all so frustrating, and so heartbreaking to watch the kids struggle and not know what to do. We dream of a world where no child ever feels the frustration, despair and crippling anxiety of not learning how to read. It really does have a devastating impact on kids and their families. Read Elise’s blog about some families’ experiences here: The Devastating impact of a late dyslexia diagnosis.

If this sounds familiar to you, we can help. Check out our “ Services ” page for more information about what we offer.

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Language and Literacy Development

As a parent, sending your child off to school for the first time can be an emotional experience. On the one hand, you’re proud and excited to see your child enter a new phase of education and growth. On the other hand, you may feel some anxiety and worry about how your child may adjust to the new environment, and how they’ll navigate the new challenges and opportunities throughout their learning journey.

Learning to read and write should be a fun journey of discovery for all children. There's little more exciting for a parent than seeing their young child master the skill of reading. For many children though, learning to read is not as successful as it could be. For many children learning that the strange squiggles they see on paper match the speech sounds they say is not an easy process.

They may not be able to identify the individual sounds that we say in different words.They may not be able to easily learn the relationship between the sounds they say and the letters that represent them. They may have difficulty with aspects of spoken language, such as understanding and learning vocabulary, or structuring spoken sentences. Or they may learn these early skills but come to a hurdle later in school when learning to read becomes about reading to learn.

Unfortunately a number of schools in Australia don't teach reading and writing in the way that many children need in order to develop the skills they require. Or your child may need more repetition or more explicit teaching than school provides them. If you feel this may be the case for your child and you're not sure how best to help them, you're not alone. Please give Little Voices a call to discuss how we may be able to support your child in their journey to become a successful reader and writer. 

To find out more about how a Speech Pathologist can help support your child’s reading and spelling, visit our Dyslexia and Literacy Support page.

Can a Speech Pathologist diagnose Dyslexia? To learn more about this, read Elise’s recent blog post, Unlocking the Mystery.

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Speech Pathologist / Company Director

Lauren Steele 

Lauren is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist who has experience working in Early Childhood Intervention and private practice. Lauren is passionate about early intervention and working with children and their families in their natural environments to support communication development. 

Lauren's interest and expertise includes:

• Speech and Language Assessments 
• Developmental Delay
• Developmental Language Disorder
• Learn to Play
• SKILL- Supporting Knowledge in Language and Literacy
• LAMP Words for Life
• ReST- Rapid Syllable Transition Training
• Nuffield Dyspraxia Program
• Lego Based Therapy
• Group therapy programs 

Emily is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who has experience working in Early Childhood Intervention Services, kindergartens and primary school settings. 

Emily is passionate about working in collaboration with young children and their families/carers to reach their goals. 

Emily's interest and areas of speciality include:

• Articulation and Phonological Delays/Disorders
• Hearing Loss- Auditory-Verbal / Listening and Spoken Language Approach 
• Childhood stuttering-  Lidcombe Program
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech- Rapid Syllable Transition Training (ReST) and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
• Group therapy programs

Occupational Therapist / Company Director

Caitlin Young

Caitlin is a registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist with AHPRA who has experience working in Early Childhood Intervention Services, community health, private practice, kindergartens and school settings. Caitlin's passion is to partner with families to support children to reach unique goals. 

Caitlin's areas of speciality and interest include:

• Intellectual Disability
• Parent-child and family relationships
• Infant, child and family mental health
• Motor skill difficulties
• Autism 
• Anxiety 
• Behaviour difficulties 
• Genetic disorders (e.g. Down syndrome, Fragile X)
• Supporting home routines: Toileting, sleep, mealtimes, family leisure activities

Administration Coordinator

Merrin Millard

Merrin is the Administration Coordinator at Little Fox Children's Therapy. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in her field, having worked in the disability sector for the past 20 years. Merrin has also previously worked in administration for local government, medical services and retail organisations. 

Merrin is the friendly face behind the [email protected] email. She takes care of the administration tasks at Little Fox Children's Therapy, including invoicing, managing our waiting list, responding to queries via email and much more.

Speech Pathologists

Speech pathologist.

Rebecca Williams

Beck is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with experience working across a range of educational settings and private practice. Beck is passionate about supporting the child and their family to achieve meaningful goals while celebrating the child’s own individual strengths and interests.

Beck’s interest and expertise is with:

• Language Assessment and Support
• Speech Sound Assessment and Support
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Phonological Awareness and Literacy Support
• Executive Functioning
• Engagement and Interaction 
• Hanen - More Than Words
• Parent Support Groups
• Mealtime Support

Alex is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who has experience in community health, private practice, and school settings. Alex’s journey in Speech Pathology has been driven by a deep passion to empower families and aid children to achieve their unique goals. With a keen focus on fostering growth and development, Alex’s approach demonstrates personalised care and evidence-based practices.

Alex’s interests and experience includes:

• Speech and Language Assessments  
• Articulation & Phonological Delays/Disorders 
• Language Disorders (Phonological Awareness and Literacy Support)
• Childhood Stuttering (Lidcombe Program)
• Developmental Delays, Autism, ADHD and Intellectual Disabilities  
• Group Therapy Programs
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• Pragmatic Language
• Swallowing and Feeding Disorders

Meagan Bothe

Meagan is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who has experience working in Early Childhood Intervention Services, private practice, non-for-profit organisations, and education settings.  Meagan is passionate about building positive relationships with children and their families, empowering them to achieve their goals.

Meagan’s interests and areas of speciality include:

• Speech and Language Assessments
• Phonological Awareness and Literacy
• Engagement and Interaction
• Hanen – It Takes Two to Talk, and More than Words

Courtney Shears

Courtney is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist located in Gippsland. Courtney is passionate about working with primary school aged children to support their unique goals in speech, language and literacy development. Courtney has experience working in regional and remote Victoria, across private practice and primary school settings. 

Courtney’s areas of interest and expertise include:

• Dyslexia and learning difficulties 
• Intellectual disability 
• Developmental language disorder 
• Speech and language assessment 
• Pragmatic language
• Lego based therapy  

Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapist.

Taylah Wright

Taylah is an APHRA registered paediatric Occupational Therapist who has experience working in Early Childhood Intervention Services, kindergartens, childcare, primary schools and community health. Taylah is passionate and dedicated to working with children in their natural environments to achieve their wants and needs with a family/carer focused partnership. 

Taylah's areas of speciality and interest include:

• Genetic disorders (Down syndrome, Fragile X)
• Self-care goals
• Toileting, sleep and mealtime difficulties
• Sensory processing patterns 

Rachel Hodder

Rachel is an AHPRA registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children and youth. She has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Distinction) and is currently studying for her Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Mental Health. She strives to provide accessible and non-judgemental therapeutic support. 

Rachel has undertaken professional development in trauma-informed practice, sensory and emotional regulation, and Neurodiverse Affirming Practice. Rachel has completed her Yoga Teacher Training and is able to support her clients to use movement and breath work, as well as inviting play and creativity into her sessions to support their wellbeing. 

Rachel’s areas of interest include:

• Emotional and Sensory Regulation
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Self care skills 
• Developmental Delays
• Intellectual Disabilities.

Miranda Spence

Miranda is a registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist with AHPRA who has experience working in Early Childhood Intervention Services, private practice, kindergartens and school settings. Miranda is passionate about family centred practice – to meet the family where they are at to support children in reaching their goals. 

Miranda’s areas of speciality and interest include: 

• Complex physical disability
• Developmental delays 
• Sensory integration/processing
• Intellectual Disability 
• Motor skill difficulties 
• Behaviour and emotional regulation difficulties
• Genetic disorders (e.g. Down Syndrome) 

Ronan Pritchard

Ronan is an Occupational Therapist and is registered with AHPRA. He has experience working as an OT in the mental health and psychosocial space. Ronan has also worked as a personal trainer and tennis coach. 

Ronan has a keen interest in working with families in the community and enjoys building relationships with others to assist them in achieving their goals. He is passionate about looking to improve the health and well-being of his clients in any area of their life that is important and meaningful to them. 

Ronan’s areas of practice include: 

• Motor skills (Fine and gross motor skills)
• Self care skills
• Emotional regulation 
• Sensory processing challenges 
• Play skills

Physiotherapists

Physiotherapist.

Katie Hatton

Katie is a qualified and practising Physiotherapist, with experience in rehabilitation within the home, kinder and school seings. Katie employs a team-based approach when working with young children, their families and other health care providers to help optimise care and achieve goals. Katie is passionate about providing care in an individual, fun and meaningful way, ensuring Physiotherapy is tailored to each child’s needs.

Katie’s area of interests/specialty include:

- Developmental delay

- Motor skill difficulties

- Plagiocephaly/torticollis management - Neurological conditions

- Orthopaedic conditions

- Post-operative care

Social Workers / Key Workers

Social worker.

Natasha Sevdalakis  

Natasha is a Key Worker and an AASW Registered Social Worker who is experienced in providing Early Childhood Intervention in the home, and across kindergarten, childcare, and primary school settings. With a Master of Social Work, an undergraduate degree in Psychology and qualifications in Mental Health, Natasha is passionate about understanding behaviours and appreciates that every child is unique and requires a tailored support plan in order to achieve their goals. 

Natasha prides herself on being able to develop positive relationships with children and their families, and implements an evidence-based, transdisciplinary approach to provide a range of early intervention supports and strategies across all areas of development. Natasha has undertaken professional training in sensory and emotional regulation, neuro-affirming practice, and is currently completing further study in play therapy. 

Natasha’s areas of interest include: 

- Developmental Delays, Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety 

- Infant, child and family mental health

- Parent-child and family relationships

- Communication supports and language development 

- Emotional and sensory regulation

- Fine and gross motor skill development 

- Self care skills and support with daily routines 

- Play skills

- School readiness 

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Renewal notices are sent electronically starting in mid-April. The renewal portal opens May 1. All licenses shall be renewed annually by July 15, to avoid delinquent renewal fees. Please remember all licenses expire on June 30th of each year.

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Renewals that are mailed to the Board office will be processed as quickly as possible. Remember they must be postmarked by July 15th or be considered delinquent. If you wish to confirm that we have received your renewal documentation, we recommend sending it via certified mail.

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CPEs shall consist of a series of planned learning experiences beyond the educational programs that have led to the degree that qualifies one for licensure. The licensee must participate in CPE activities of at least ten (10) clock hours for each license period (July 1 through June 30 of each year). At least five (5) of these hours must be in Content Area I. Dual licensees must complete fifteen (15) clock hours with a minimum of five (5) hours in each discipline from Content Area I. Renewal of a license shall be contingent upon the licensee fulfilling the CPE requirements, submitting an annual CPE report, and maintaining evidence for possible audit.

Provisional and full licensees are not required to complete a report of continuing professional education and will not be audited during the initial licensing year, but will need to submit the report to document a minimum of ten (10) hours for the next licensing period (7/1 to 6/30). There is no exemption for the year in which the provisional license is converted to a full license unless it occurs in the initial licensing year.

Full instructions including definitions of content areas and audit information can be found in  Section 9  of the rules and regulations.

Annually, the Board will select licensees for audit. Audits are randomly selected and licensees will be notified by mail. Licensees who are audited are required to submit verification of CPE’s submitted, including information regarding date, the content of course, and number of hours.

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Inactive status is available for licensees who wish to no longer practice in the state of Arkansas. To apply for inactive status the licensee must hold a license that is active. If inactive status is requested more than 30 days after expiration, late fees will apply. Request for inactive status must be made to the Board in writing. The individual shall not engage in the practice of speech-language pathology and/or audiology in a non-exempt facility in Arkansas while his/her/their license is inactive.

An individual wishing to regain active status shall notify the Board in writing, submit documentation of CPE’s for each year the license was inactive (maximum of 50 hours for a single license or 75 for dual licensure), and submit the $40 reactivation fee.

From July 16, 2023 through July 15, 2025, Inactive/reactivation fees are reduced from $40 to $2. This is in accordance with Act 114 of 2023.

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Why I Became a Speech-Language Pathogist: My SLP Story

What’s your story.

Did you always know what you wanted to do for a career, or did you happen upon your profession another way? What influenced you to take the path you did?

The Frenzied SLPs are sharing their SLP stories with you this week.

I can’t wait to read how each of them arrived in our wonderful profession. Be sure to check out the linky below, to find SLP stories from some of my favorite slpeeps! But first, I would love to share my journey with you too. Here’s how speech-language pathology found me . This is my SLP story.

My son’s kindergarten teacher noticed his three-year-old brother was very hard to understand. 

She asked me if I would like to talk to the school speech therapist about him, and see if he needed speech. “But he’s only three, not old enough to go to school,” I said. I knew he had a hard time pronouncing his words. Robin Hood was his favorite “boovie”. He would get mad at his brother and tell him “top it!” He ate his “pood” with his “poon”. He loved when his “tat” would jump up and purr. I tried modeling words for him, but we didn’t have much success.

My son’s doctor had never mentioned anything, so I thought it must still be ok. I had faithfully marked off my son’s developmental milestones in his baby book. It never mentioned intelligibility…I figured he would grow out of it. Right?

In those days, I considered myself a good mom, and I was. I played with my kids, took them to the zoo, to the museum, joined playgroups and scouts, let them dig in the sand, build pillow forts, fingerpaint and cook with me in the kitchen. I truly didn’t know much about speech therapy. I vaguely remembered there had been a “speech teacher” at my elementary school growing up, but I never went to see her. Taking my son to a speech therapist never occurred to me, since he was so little. And I had certainly never heard the term speech-language pathologist.

That was my first real introduction to the profession of speech-language pathology.

After my son’s initial evaluation, there was a meeting. The results were explained to me, along with a lot of terms I was not familiar with. Speech therapy was recommended for him, and I was grateful someone would work with him to help him pronounce his words. He got so frustrated when I couldn’t understand him.

My son had therapy through first grade, then began working on those lingering /l/ and later the /r/ sounds. (He said my first name was “weezette”). By second grade, therapy services had become pretty infrequent, instead of the twice a week he was scheduled for. I think one semester he was seen twice in total.

The school said there was a shortage of therapists, and just hadn’t been able to find enough therapists to cover all the speech students.

Fortunately, with my prompting my son at home, he continued to make progress, and we dismissed him from speech therapy that year.

The following year, I began subbing at the school. I had been a stay-at-home mom for a few years and was considering going back to school. I had my bachelor’s degree in psychology, but I knew that wasn’t really going to help me get a good job without an advanced degree. I wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to go. I wasn’t interested in becoming a teacher, as so many members of my family had done. I wanted something different.

 I was subbing in the early childhood classroom when the speech therapist came in to do a lesson. 

The school had found a speech therapist now. She read a story and asked the children questions. They sang a song. I thought, “I could do that.” So I asked her more about it. She told me about the various goals she worked on, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and listening in addition to articulation. She told me she would be leaving soon to do private therapy for a much bigger and better salary, and how there were so many jobs open at that time for speech-language pathologists in all kinds of settings.

My interest was definitely piqued. I started looking up more information about the profession… and I decided that this was it.

I had found the profession that really seemed right for me. Eureka! 

I loved language and science, I enjoyed working with children, and a school-based job would allow me to have summers off with my own children. I headed to grad school, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

This profession has given me such wonderful opportunities to grow, learn, create and help others.  It took me a while to find my perfect “niche”, but this is definitely it! I love my job. That’s my SLP story.

I would love to hear your story. 

Just leave a comment on this post. Then click the links below to read some more interesting stories from some of my speech peeps in the Frenzied SLPs. I’m so glad you stopped by.

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