{"id":24,"date":"2022-05-23T15:45:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T21:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2024-04-24T10:53:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T16:53:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e24-e1 mo-0 mo-1 mo-2\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" style=\" background-image: url(https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/speech-therapy2.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center; background-size: cover;\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\" style=\" background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.77);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e24-e2 mo-6 mo-7 mo-8 mo-9 mo-d mo-e\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e24-e3 mo-n mo-o\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e24-e4 mo-q mo-r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Us<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e24-e5 mo-0 mo-1 mo-3 mo-4\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e24-e6 mo-6 mo-7 mo-8 mo-a mo-f mo-g\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e24-e7 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e8 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Becky-Brown-2022.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e9 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>becky brown<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e10 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p>M.S., CCC - SLP<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e11 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>co-owner<br \/>Speech Language pathologist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e12 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e12\"><div class=\"e24-e13 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e13\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e13\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e13\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Becky<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e13\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e13\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e13\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2004, I received my Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Murray State&nbsp; University. I have enjoyed working at the Speech, Language &amp; Learning Center since 2006. I have worked in a variety of settings which include skilled nursing facilities, hospital,&nbsp; school system, home health, early intervention, and private practice. I am licensed by the&nbsp; Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders and hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence&nbsp; from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). I was promoted to Co Director of the Speech, Language &amp; Learning Center in 2015. In 2016 and 2019, I was&nbsp; presented the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) by the Continuing Education Board (CEB)&nbsp; in recognition of continued professional study. I am also a member of the Tennessee Association&nbsp; of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (TASSLP) and was elected as the TAASLP&nbsp; Member-At-Large Executive Council from 2018-2020. I live in Columbia with my husband,&nbsp; Cory, two daughters, and our black lab, Baylor. During my free time, I enjoy reading mysteries,&nbsp; kayaking, and watching my girls play sports. &ldquo;I absolutely love being a Speech Language&nbsp; Pathologist and am so thankful I am able to work with children and their families in order to&nbsp; improve their feeding and communication skills.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SOS Approach&trade; (Sequential Oral Sensory) To Feeding: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders&reg; <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autism-Certified ADOS-2&reg; Diagnostician&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oral-Motor and Speech Disorders&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Picture Exchange Communication System&trade; (PECS)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Orofacial Myology&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VitalStim&trade; therapy for dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AAC-LAMP&reg; Training&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Interactive Metronome&reg;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e14 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e15 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kylie-Mansfield-2022.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e16 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Kylie Mansfield<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e17 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p>M.S., CCC - SLP<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e18 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>co-owner<br \/>Speech Language pathologist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e19 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e19\"><div class=\"e24-e20 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e20\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e20\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e20\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Kylie<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e20\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e20\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e20\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p>I am very thankful and thrilled to have worked towards becoming the co-owner of the Speech, Language, and Learning Center of TN. I have loved working at the SLLC since 2013 in both our Columbia and Lawrenceburg offices. I have worked in several different settings including skilled nursing facilities, school systems, and private practice. I am licensed by the Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders and hold a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Although adults are precious and a joy to work with, my heart has always been in the pediatric population.<\/p>\n<p>I have dreamed of becoming a mom since I was little as well as working in an environment where I can help other children learn and grow. I not only am thankful that God has provided me with a stable job, but thankful that I enjoy going to work and seeing my co-workers, clients, and families every day. After working with children who suffer from communication and feeding difficulties for several years, I realize how easy it is to take these things for granted and how important it is to appreciate the little things in life.<\/p>\n<p>My husband and I live in Lawrenceburg where we both grew up. We have a daughter, three sons, and 2 furry friends that we enjoy so much! We enjoy spending every minute we have as a family and teaching our children the important things in life. As co-owner of the SLLC of TN, I strive to guide and support my co-workers and family each and every day!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sequential Oral Sensory Feeding Therapy&reg;<\/li>\n<li>Pediatric Feeding<\/li>\n<li>Pediatric Language<\/li>\n<li>Autism-Certified ADOS-2&reg; Diagnostician<\/li>\n<li>AAC-LAMP&reg; Training<br \/>Interactive Metronome &reg;<\/li>\n<li>Apraxia<\/li>\n<li>Picture Exchange Communication System&trade; (PECS)<\/li>\n<li>Pediatric Speech Disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e21 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e22 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teri-Barnes-MS-CCC_SLP.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e23 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Teri Barnes<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e24 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p>M.S., CCC - SLP<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e25 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e26 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e26\"><div class=\"e24-e27 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e27\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e27\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e27\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Teri<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e27\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e27\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e27\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teri grew up in Southeastern Ohio and has lived in many different states due to her husband\u2019s work. She settled in the Franklin area in 2009. She received her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Communication and Science Disorders with a Minor in Business from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, AL in 2005. She received her Master\u2019s degree in Speech and Hearing Science in May of 2010 from Tennessee State University. She completed her clinical fellowship year working in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as, in a pediatric outpatient clinic. She has worked evaluating children aged birth through 5 years of age. Worked treating early intervention children in the home setting, treating children of all ages in the school setting, school for Autism, and working with patients of all ages in the outpatient setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teri is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She can speak some Spanish and knows American Sign Language. She has supported many Spanish-speaking and ASL clients and their families in fostering improved communication. She loves working with children of all ages and has a special place in her heart for pediatric patients. Teri\u2019s clinical experience includes treating and evaluating individuals with phonological disorders, articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, apraxia, fluency disorders, voice disorders, pediatric feeding difficulties, dysphagia, hearing impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, and a variety of neurological disorders, dysarthria, aphasia, auditory processing disorder, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, a variety of developmental disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.\u00a0 She received additional training in the use of AAC communication (i.e., LAMP, PECS, Tobii Dynavox, GoTalk, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teri currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband and two soft-coated wheaten terrier fur babies, Piper and Finley. She enjoys antiquing, painting, and gardening. She reads avidly, loves being outside, and enjoys spending time at the lake with her family.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e28 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e29 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Caitlin-Curnock-MS-CCC_SLP.peg_.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e30 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Caitlin Curnock<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e31 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S.,&nbsp;CCC - SLP<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e32 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e33 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e33\"><div class=\"e24-e34 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e34\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e34\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e34\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Caitlin<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e34\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e34\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e34\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi! I am originally from Illinois where I completed my Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Saint Xavier University in 2019, and my Master\u2019s in Speech Language Pathology at Illinois State University in 2021. Since graduating, I have enjoyed working in the school system and the clinic settings. I moved to Tennessee in the summer of 2021, and now live in Columbia with my husband and our puppy, Pepper. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and hiking with my family. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work at The Speech, Language, and Learning Center, and I love working with children to help them learn, grow, and reach their full potential. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e24-e35 mo-6 mo-8 mo-a mo-b mo-f mo-h\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e24-e36 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e37 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sydney-hollars.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e38 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Sydney Hollars<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e39 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S., CF\/SLP <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e40 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech Language Pathologist <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e41 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e41\"><div class=\"e24-e42 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e42\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e42\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e42\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Sydney<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e42\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e42\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e42\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\">Hello! I\u2019m Sydney Hollars. I completed my clinical internship here at the Speech Language and Learning Center in February 2023. I\u2019m excited to return to SLLC, now working as a Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow. I was born and raised in Brentwood, TN. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in 2018. I then worked as a Speech Language Teacher in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System for three years before attending graduate school. I received my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2023 from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama. During graduate school, I gained experience working with various children and adults in the public school system, a skilled nursing facility, private practices, and the university clinic. As a child, I received speech and language services, and I\u2019m excited that I can now give back and help children that struggle with communication just like I did.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e43 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e44 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/no-photo.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e45 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Laura Nabours<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e46 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.a., CCC - SLP<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e47 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e48 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e48\"><div class=\"e24-e49 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e49\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e49\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e49\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Laura<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e49\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e49\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e49\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\">Laura Nabours was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM.  She and her husband moved to Tennessee in 1998.  Laura has been an SLP for 34 years.  Although she has worked with the school age and geriatric populations, she currently focuses on providing therapy in English and Spanish to the preschool population.  <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e50 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e51 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kaylee-ODell.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e52 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Kaylee ODell<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e53 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S., CF\/SLP <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e54 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech Language Pathologist <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e55 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e55\"><div class=\"e24-e56 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e56\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e56\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e56\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Kaylee<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e56\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e56\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e56\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey y&rsquo;all! My name is Kaylee O&rsquo;Dell, and I am so excited to be working as a speech language&nbsp; pathologist clinical fellow at the Speech, Language, and Learning Center! I was born and raised&nbsp; in Tennessee, and currently live in Franklin. In 2020, I graduated from Harding University in&nbsp; Searcy, Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science and Disorders. I loved&nbsp; Harding so much that I decided to stay for graduate school and achieve my Master of Sciences in&nbsp; 2022. I have always loved working with children and believe that helping others is part of God&rsquo;s&nbsp; calling for me. Being a speech language pathologist has allowed me to utilize my strengths and&nbsp; continue to grow my passion for helping others. Working with children has taught me the&nbsp; importance of patience and the significance of being a good listener because they always teach&nbsp; me something new! I am a strong believer in the importance of communication to promote each&nbsp; child&rsquo;s quality of life, and I am excited to be working at a place that shares the same values. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e57 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e58 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kristen-Sanders.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e59 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Kristen Sanders<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e60 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S., CCC - SLP<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e61 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e62 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e62\"><div class=\"e24-e63 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e63\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e63\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e63\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Kristen<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e63\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e63\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e63\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p>I was born and raised in Piqua, Ohio just north of Dayton. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Harding University in May of 2011 and my Master of Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology (also from Harding University) in May of 2013. After graduate school, I moved to Murfreesboro, TN where I worked for Murfreesboro City Schools for 4 1\/2 years. I joined the team at The Speech, Language, and Learning Center in January of 2018 and currently work part-time at the Lawrenceburg office. I have really enjoyed learning and growing in the private practice setting. I love the one-on-one time with clients and communication with parents that I did not always get to have in the school setting. Seeing the tremendous progress my clients make over time is why I love my job and enjoy coming to work every day at the SLLC! My husband and I currently live in Elkton, TN with our sweet little boy, girl, and 3 cats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd Edition (ADOS-2) trained evaluator<\/li>\n \t<li>Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) training<\/li>\n \t<li>Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (AAC LAMP) training<\/li>\n \t<li>Reading with TLC Lively Letters training<\/li>\n \t<li>Apraxia training<\/li>\n \t<li>Articulation and Phonological Disorders<\/li>\n \t<li>Autism Spectrum Disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e24-e64 mo-6 mo-8 mo-a mo-b mo-f mo-i\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e24-e65 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e66 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carly-Truex-MS-CF_SLP.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e67 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Carly Truex<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e68 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S., CF\/SLP <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e69 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e70 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e70\"><div class=\"e24-e71 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e71\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e71\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e71\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Carly<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e71\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e71\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e71\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p>Hi! I\u2019m Carly. I am originally from Georgia. I received my Bachelor\u2019s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I received my Master\u2019s degree in Communication Science Disorders from Tennessee State University in 2023. During graduate school, I gained experience working with a vast variety of children and adults in the public school system, skilled nursing facility, and university clinic.<\/p>\n<p>I could not be more excited to be an SLP here at the Speech Language and Learning Center! Getting to take part in a child\u2019s growth and watching their communication skills flourish is something I feel so fortunate to be able to do. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to build a relationship with your child and I can\u2019t wait to help them reach their speech and language goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e72 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e73 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Neena-Young.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e74 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Neena Young<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e75 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S., CCC - SLP<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e76 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech Language Pathologist<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e77 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e77\"><div class=\"e24-e78 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e78\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e78\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e78\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Neena<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e78\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e78\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e78\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was born and raised in northern Illinois and moved to Tennessee for college in 2001. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2005. I received my Master of Science degree in Speech-Pathology and Audiology from Tennessee State University in May of 2008. I have over 14 years experience working with individuals from birth to geriatric.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have also worked in medical settings such as acute care, NICU, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. Being able to help people enjoy the food and conversations they love has been very rewarding.\u00a0The best part of my job, I would have to say, is seeing improvement (big or small) and building relationships with my kiddos and their parents. I hold my Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and am licensed by the Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My husband and I currently live in Santa Fe, TN with our two amazing kids and we stay active within the community in both Santa Fe as well as in Columbia. You can usually find me at the baseball park or on the basketball court watching my kids do what they love and cheering them on.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e79 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e80 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/hailey-jacoby.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e81 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Hailey Jacoby<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e82 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCD, CCC-SLP<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e83 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e84 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e84\"><div class=\"e24-e85 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e85\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e85\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e85\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Hailey<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e85\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e85\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e85\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\">Hi! My name is Hailey Jacoby. I am a speech-language pathologist from Northeast Arkansas and have been working as a pediatric SLP since December 2019. I love my career because I get to help improve the lives of others and learn something new every day. The best part of my job, I would have to say, is seeing improvement (big or small) and building relationships with my kiddos!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e86 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e87 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elizabeth-Brown-BS-SLPA.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e88 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Elizabeth Brown<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e89 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p>BS, SLPA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e90 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assistant<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e91 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e91\"><div class=\"e24-e92 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e92\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e92\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e92\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Elizabeth<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e92\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e92\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e92\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p>Hello, I am Elizabeth Brown! I graduated from Ole Miss with my degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders and a minor in psychology in 2017. Go Rebels! Previously, I have worked with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and in the school setting. I love getting to connect with each child, and learn their special interests to incorporate into therapy. I fell in love with this field of work because I am able to assist those with an array of communication and literacy needs, and am blessed to watch them flourish as they reach various goals, big and small, that will impact them for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>After college, I moved back to the incredible community that raised me, Loretto, TN. I live with my two English bulldogs (Reb and Dixie) and three cats (Magnolia, Maple, and Winnie).<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\nI currently work in both the Lawrenceburg and Columbia offices. I love having the opportunity to impact and pour into the community and surrounding communities that raised and molded me into who I am. I am so lucky to get to be a part of the incredible SLLC team!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e24-e93 mo-6 mo-8 mo-a mo-b mo-f mo-j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e24-e94 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e95 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Emily-Keenum.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e96 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Emily Keenum<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e97 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p>SLPA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e98 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>Speech Language Pathologist <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assistant<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e99 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e99\"><div class=\"e24-e100 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e100\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e100\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e100\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Emily<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e100\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e100\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e100\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\">Hi! My name is Emily. I received my Bachelors in Communicative Disorders and Psychology from the University of Alabama in 2019. I began my career as a speech language pathologist assistant at the Speech Language and Learning Center soon after graduation. I love this field because I have the opportunity to better children's lives by improving their areas of communication, language, social pragmatics, Autism, articulation, and literacy. I am so thankful for the relationships I have built with my patients and their families, and I hope to continue making a difference.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e101 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e102 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Betsy-Davis.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e103 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Betsy Davis<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e104 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTD, OTR\/L, CPAM <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e105 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>occupational therapist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e106 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e106\"><div class=\"e24-e107 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e107\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e107\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e107\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Betsy<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e107\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e107\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e107\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I received my undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science with a focus in Exercise Science and Physical Wellness from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN in 2013. Following my undergraduate work, I pursued and graduated with Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Belmont University in Nashville, TN in 2016. Throughout my education, I was afforded many learning opportunities and experiences with various ages and populations including adult inpatient rehabilitation, adult acute and outpatient care, and pediatric acute and outpatient care. I began my career working in adult rehabilitation and dementia care at a local skilled nursing facility. After two years in that adult rehabilitation, I was happy to be afforded the opportunity to transition into the pediatric setting. I joined the Speech Language and Learning Center team in 2018. What a blessing it has been to be apart of a wonderful team of therapists, who share the same professional goals of reaching and helping the kiddos of our community. I am continuously motivated by consistently seeing my patients achieve their goals and reach ultimate functional independence.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;I am clinically certified by the National Board of Occupational Therapy, licensed by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy and a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. My husband and I are natives of Franklin, TN, however we have enjoyed living in Columbia for the past nine years. We are fill our time outside of work by parenting (and trying to keep up with) our two daughters: Delyla (4 years) and Amelia (10 months), snuggling with geriatric fur baby, re-watching &ldquo;The Office&rdquo; episodes, playing board games, listening to our vinyl collection, spending time with family and friends, and catching up on what little sleep that we get now.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory Processing and Integration&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavior Management and Modification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership in Education of Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Agent Modality Certified-Electrical Stimulation and Thermal Agents (PAMs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive Metronome&reg; Certified Clinician<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Car-Fit&copy; Consultant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e108 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e109 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Alexandra-Fletcher.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e110 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Alexandra Fletcher<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e111 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSOT, OTR\/L, CPAM <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e112 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>occupational therapist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e113 mo-16 mo-17\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e113\"><div class=\"e24-e114 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e114\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e114\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e114\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About alexandra<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e114\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e114\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e114\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am originally from Old Bridge, New Jersey, and received my Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Biology from Kean University in 2016. I then moved all the way to Nashville, Tennessee to receive my Master&rsquo;s in Occupational Therapy from Tennessee State University! I worked at the Speech, Language, and Learning Center as a graduate student in 2018 and started working here once I graduated at the beginning of 2019! My husband and I got married in 2020 and the same year we moved here to Columbia, TN! We live with our 2 dogs, Penny and Annie and our cat Binx. We recently welcomed our son Watson into our family in March of 2022!! I love working with kids because each day is a new adventure and I get to help make a big difference in their lives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primitive Reflex Integration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual Motor Integration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Agent Modality Certified-Electrical Stimulation and Thermal Agents (PAMs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e115 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e116 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MacKenzie-VanderBloomen-OTR_L.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e117 mo-u mo-v mo-13 mo-14\"><p>MacKenzie VanderBloomen<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e118 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p>OTD, OTR\/L<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e119 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-15\"><p>occupational therapist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e120 mo-16 mo-17\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e120\"><div class=\"e24-e121 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e121\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e121\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e121\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About MacKenzie<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e121\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e121\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e121\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\">I was originally born and raised in Wisconsin and received my bachelor\u2019s degree in Rehabilitative Science from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2017. I moved to Nashville in 2019 to pursue my graduate studies at Belmont University and completed my Doctor of Occupational Therapy in 2022. I was a clinical student at Speech Language Learning Center during the fall of 2021, and it was then that I discovered my passion for working with children. I currently reside in Nashville with my fianc\u00e9 and our 3 cats Micky, Marty, and Monty. We will finally be getting married in September of 2024 after meeting many, many years ago in high school! I enjoy working with kids because of their creativity, humor, and unpredictability in the best ways. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e24-e122 mo-6 mo-8 mo-a mo-b mo-f mo-k\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e24-e123 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e124 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jenny-Orlando.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e125 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-13\"><p>Jenny Orlando<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e126 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTR\/L<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e127 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>occupational therapist<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e128 mo-16 mo-17\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e128\"><div class=\"e24-e129 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e129\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e129\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Jenny<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e129\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e129\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e129\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi! My name is Jenny Orlando and I am an Occupational Therapist. I received my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy degree in 2021 from Clarkson University. I grew up in a small town in Northern New York and moved to Columbia Tennessee after I graduated. I love to play with my dog Bandit, watch football (Go Pack Go), learn songs on the piano, and eat good food! My favorite part about being a Pediatric Occupational Therapist is that I get to help improve children\u2019s daily lives and foster their development. I have a strong passion for working with kids and I am so excited to join the team here at The Speech Language and Learning Center.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e130 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e131 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Denise-Cargan.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e132 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Denise Cargan<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e133 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBSc, COTA\/L, DIR-FT <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e134 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e135 mo-16 mo-17\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e135\"><div class=\"e24-e136 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e136\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e136\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e136\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Denise<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e136\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e136\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e136\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I received my Associate Degree from Delaware Technical and Community College to&nbsp; become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and currently sit on their OTA Program Advisory Board. I also have my Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Behavioral Science from Bellevue&nbsp; University. I worked for many years in Special Education in the school system with children from various backgrounds and age groups. I realized that each child had their own set of&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">challenges and I put their needs first while working alongside them. This love and enjoyment of working with children was my drive to pursue academic interests for a career in Occupational Therapy and implement its holistic approach to treat the &ldquo;person as a&nbsp; whole&rdquo;. Before moving to Tennessee, I received extensive training as a clinician from A Total Approach, a well-known specialty pediatric clinic in Pennsylvania. While there, I&nbsp; worked with children with Sensory Processing Disorder and various pediatric developmental and cognitive disorders. I truly believe in family-centered therapy and assisting each&nbsp; individual child to reach their fullest potential through a team approach. I am passionate about highlighting children&rsquo;s strengths and abilities through a natural, holistic therapeutic method and using an individualized approach when treating attention, sensory, regulation, or learning disabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Areas of Expertise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADOS&trade;-2 - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule&trade;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIR&reg;\/Floortime&trade; Certified Practitioner&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Listening Program&reg;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickshifts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&reg;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive Metronome&reg;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handwriting Without Tears&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FORBRAIN&reg;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cellfield&reg; Intervention&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e137 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e138 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Courtney-James.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e139 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Courtney Brewer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e140 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p>COTA\/L<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e141 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e142 mo-16 mo-17\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e142\"><div class=\"e24-e143 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e143\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e143\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e143\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Courtney<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e143\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e143\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e143\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, I received my Associate&rsquo;s degree from Columbia State. I went on to Nashville State once being accepted to the OTA program, where I received my Associate&rsquo;s Degree in May 2021 to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am originally from Loretto but now reside in Lawrenceburg, TN. I enjoy spending time with my friends\/family and attending UNA baseball games. I joined the SLLC team in 2022 as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. I enjoy helping children increase their independence and overcome obstacles in their everyday lives. It&rsquo;s an amazing feeling to be working in a career that I am so passionate about!<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e144 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e145 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Maddie-Francescon.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e146 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Maddie Washburn<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e147 mo-v mo-y mo-z mo-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COTA\/L <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e148 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-z mo-11\"><p>Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e149 mo-16 mo-17\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e149\"><div class=\"e24-e150 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e150\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e150\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e150\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Maddie<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e150\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e150\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e150\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, I received my Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Exercise Science at Middle Tennessee State&nbsp; University. I went on to pursue my career at Nashville State Community College, where I&nbsp; received my Associate&rsquo;s Degree in May 2020 in order to become a Certified Occupational&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy Assistant. I could not be more excited to continue my journey of helping children reach&nbsp; their full potential in various aspects of their life. I am passionate about helping all children&nbsp; develop the skills necessary to overcome everyday challenges\/obstacles they each may face. I&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enjoy the outdoors, athletics, time with family\/friends, and staying active. Murfreesboro, TN has&nbsp; always been home to me and is where I currently reside.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e24-e151 mo-6 mo-8 mo-a mo-b mo-f mo-l\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e24-e152 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e153 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Carla-Clayton.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e154 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Carla Clayton<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e155 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>Billing Manager<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e156 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e156\"><div class=\"e24-e157 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e157\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e157\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e157\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Carla<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e157\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e157\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e157\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\">I began working at the SLLC almost 25 years ago. I was a stay-at-home mom with 2 children before I began at the SLLC. Prior to that I worked at First Farmers & Merchants Bank in Columbia for 11 years. I am currently the Financial & Billing Manager for both the Columbia &amp; Lawrenceburg Offices. My duties include but are not limited to filing Insurance claims, billing out to patients, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, collections, researching Insurance issues and numerous other jobs. I have enjoyed working here and meeting new families that have passed through our doors. I live in Lawrenceburg with my husband. I have 2 grown children, Abby who is an Occupational Therapist and Adam who is a Meteorologist.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e24-e158 mo-n mo-p\"><span class=\"x-image e24-e159 mo-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sllcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Chelsie-Roberson.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e160 mo-u mo-v mo-w mo-x\"><p>Chelsie Roberson<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e24-e161 mo-v mo-x mo-y mo-11 mo-12\"><p>Office Manager<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e24-e162 mo-16\" id=\"x-acc-e24-e162\"><div class=\"e24-e163 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e24-e163\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e24-e163\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e163\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">About Chelsie<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e24-e163\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e24-e163\" data-x-toggleable=\"e24-e163\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\">I was given the opportunity to become an administrative assistant at the Speech, Language, and Learning Center in Lawrenceburg in August 2017, since I have become the Office Manager. Before joining the center, I was a stay-at-home mom. I graduated from Columbia State Community College in 2019 where I received my associate degree in Medical Informatics. However, I am so excited to be a part of the SLLC family. My responsibilities include: referrals, doctor\u2019s orders, and managing data & files, and other clerical duties. I live with my husband, little girl (Tinley) and son (Bransten) in Lawrenceburg, TN. 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