Speech-Language Pathology in Naperville

What is Speech Language Pathology?

Our Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) department believes in the assessment and treatment of children with speech, language, and feeding disorders from a holistic perspective. Understanding that communication occurs within the context of a caregiving support system, our goal is to improve communication and positive mealtime experiences by prioritizing goals that align with your child’s needs and values. Our therapists are trained to use principles of multidisciplinary collaboration, mindfulness, sensory integration, neurodevelopment treatment, and traditional models of speech language pathology to help guide assessment and intervention strategies. It’s our goal to help your child foster connections through positive mealtime experiences and clear communication, all while having fun at the same time.

Does My Child Need Speech Language Pathology?

As a lifelong student within the field of speech-language pathology our, lead speech language pathologist, Laura Sambrookes-McQuade, SLPD, CCC-SLP, obtained her doctor of speech language pathology from Northwestern University and has completed diverse continuing education coursework to support their work with children and families.

These courses include but are not limited to:

• P.R.O.M.P.T (PROMPTS for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)

• 5 Days of NDT in the Mouth

• 5 days of NDT

• If You Can’t Breathe You Can’t Function

• Feeding Therapy a Sensory Motor Approach

• Prevention of Feeding, Speech and Mouth Development Problems

• Northwestern University: The Autism Spectrum: Clinical, Biological and Cultural Perspectives

• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS-2) Modules 1-4 Clinical Workshop

• Mindful Educator Essentials Certificate

• Mindfulness Fundamentals Certificate