Get to know Kara
Hello!
It is so nice to meet you!
I want to share a little bit about me.
I am a wife, a mom of 2 boys and have 4 dogs. I live in western PA. Some of my favorite things are summertime, tropical beaches, traveling and spending time with family.
I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Eduction with a minor in Exceptionalities from Slippery Rock Univerisity of Pennsylvania in 2006. I then went on to receive a Master of Science Degree in Communication Science Disorders from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2012.
I have been providing speech therapy services for children birth to elderly patients since 2012. I have been fascinated with all things speech therapy since I was young and loved helping my younger siblings and little cousins say their sounds correctly. I have spent the last 8 years working in the school setting and providing speech therapy via teletherapy throughout 9 different states. I have also had the pleasure of providing services in a variety of other settings that included:
Outpatient pediatrics and Adult Centers
Early Intervention/Homes
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Hospitals
I have had extensive training and experience providing speech therapy services to those who present with
Articulation/sound disorders
Expressive/Receptive Language Delay
Swallowing
Pragmatic/Social Skills Disorder
Fluency/Stuttering
Down Syndrome
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cleft Palate
Selective Mutism
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PA Department of Education Elementary Teaching Certificate
PA Teaching Certificate for Language Impaired K-12
ASHA Certification of Clinical Competency
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I hold current Speech Language Pathology Licensure in the following states: PA, VA, GA, FL, TX and RI
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ASHA Ace Award Recipient in 2011 for completing 70+ hours of continuing eduction within 3 years.
The love I have for helping others to live their best life is why I am here.
I provide a fun experience during therapy sessions that allows my clients to enjoy therapy while they work on developing their skills.