Our Team
Brittany Doyle, M.S., CCC-SLP, Owner & Director
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Summa Cum Laude
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
New York
The University of the State of New York, Education Department
Brittany has fourteen years of experience in pediatric Speech-Language Pathology. Brittany received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the states of Connecticut and New York. Prior to starting WordPlay, Brittany worked at a pediatric Speech-Language Pathology private practice in the greater Boston area, for six plus years, where she was promoted to an Associate Director Position. Brittany, lead and supported a team of Speech-Language Pathologists, while simultaneously continuing to evaluate and treat patients.
During Brittany’s fourteen years of experience as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, she has worked with children ranging in age 14 months, to 14 years, with a variety of speech and language delays and disorders, and underlying diagnoses. She provides thorough evaluations, and intensive, effective one to one treatment sessions. Brittany is passionate about helping children achieve their communication goals through playful, engaging, personalized activities. She is excited about the opportunity to provide quality speech-language therapy services to help each of her patients and in turn, their families. Brittany’s engaging, hardworking, caring and encouraging personality is evident in each interaction she has with her patients and families.
In addition to one to one treatment sessions, Brittany is also a skilled facilitator of social-pragmatic group therapy sessions. This group-based setting allows Brittany to help children with social-pragmatic and language disorders to use language and play-skills appropriately in a functional context, during cooperative play with peers.
Brittany is a PROMPT trained therapist, who has also studied the Michelle Garcia Winner “Social Thinking” curriculum, DIR/Floortime and Reading with TLC, during her continued education.
Prior to starting her career in Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology, Brittany graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Brittany was chosen to enroll in an accelerated program which allowed her to continue her studies at Northeastern, earning a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Throughout her academic career at Northeastern, Brittany maintained a 3.9 GPA. Brittany was inducted into the Bouve School of Health Sciences Honors society, an award given to students in the top five percent of their class.
Brittany resides in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Brittany's hobbies include long distance running and practicing yoga. Brittany has run the Boston Marathon twice, along with a number of half marathons, within the northeast.
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Summa Cum Laude
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
New York
The University of the State of New York, Education Department
Brittany has fourteen years of experience in pediatric Speech-Language Pathology. Brittany received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the states of Connecticut and New York. Prior to starting WordPlay, Brittany worked at a pediatric Speech-Language Pathology private practice in the greater Boston area, for six plus years, where she was promoted to an Associate Director Position. Brittany, lead and supported a team of Speech-Language Pathologists, while simultaneously continuing to evaluate and treat patients.
During Brittany’s fourteen years of experience as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, she has worked with children ranging in age 14 months, to 14 years, with a variety of speech and language delays and disorders, and underlying diagnoses. She provides thorough evaluations, and intensive, effective one to one treatment sessions. Brittany is passionate about helping children achieve their communication goals through playful, engaging, personalized activities. She is excited about the opportunity to provide quality speech-language therapy services to help each of her patients and in turn, their families. Brittany’s engaging, hardworking, caring and encouraging personality is evident in each interaction she has with her patients and families.
In addition to one to one treatment sessions, Brittany is also a skilled facilitator of social-pragmatic group therapy sessions. This group-based setting allows Brittany to help children with social-pragmatic and language disorders to use language and play-skills appropriately in a functional context, during cooperative play with peers.
Brittany is a PROMPT trained therapist, who has also studied the Michelle Garcia Winner “Social Thinking” curriculum, DIR/Floortime and Reading with TLC, during her continued education.
Prior to starting her career in Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology, Brittany graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Brittany was chosen to enroll in an accelerated program which allowed her to continue her studies at Northeastern, earning a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Throughout her academic career at Northeastern, Brittany maintained a 3.9 GPA. Brittany was inducted into the Bouve School of Health Sciences Honors society, an award given to students in the top five percent of their class.
Brittany resides in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Brittany's hobbies include long distance running and practicing yoga. Brittany has run the Boston Marathon twice, along with a number of half marathons, within the northeast.
Leah Theriault, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Hearing Sciences
George Washington University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Leah has thirteen years of experience in pediatric Speech-Language Pathology. Leah graduated with a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in May of 2010; and has since worked in a variety of pediatric and adult rehabilitation settings. Leah received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additionally, Leah holds her Massachusetts Educator Licensure.
Leah is an enthusiastic, devoted and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist and educator, with many years of experience working in the public school setting. Leah has worked in skilled rehabilitation, private practice, early intervention before eventually settling into the public school setting. She loves enabling students; helping them to find their voice, develop their understanding of language and teaching them to more successfully advocate for themselves throughout their home and school day.
Leah has experience working with children with articulation, phonological, motor planning, expressive, receptive, social pragmatic and fluency needs. She has worked with children learning to use a variety of augmentative and alternative communication devices as well. Leah’s practice is rooted in compassion and evidence based practice; she focuses on treating the child, while also supporting families and including them in a team approach.
In her spare time, Leah loves to cook, walk her dogs on the beach and ride her Peloton!
Education
Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Hearing Sciences
George Washington University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Leah has thirteen years of experience in pediatric Speech-Language Pathology. Leah graduated with a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in May of 2010; and has since worked in a variety of pediatric and adult rehabilitation settings. Leah received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additionally, Leah holds her Massachusetts Educator Licensure.
Leah is an enthusiastic, devoted and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist and educator, with many years of experience working in the public school setting. Leah has worked in skilled rehabilitation, private practice, early intervention before eventually settling into the public school setting. She loves enabling students; helping them to find their voice, develop their understanding of language and teaching them to more successfully advocate for themselves throughout their home and school day.
Leah has experience working with children with articulation, phonological, motor planning, expressive, receptive, social pragmatic and fluency needs. She has worked with children learning to use a variety of augmentative and alternative communication devices as well. Leah’s practice is rooted in compassion and evidence based practice; she focuses on treating the child, while also supporting families and including them in a team approach.
In her spare time, Leah loves to cook, walk her dogs on the beach and ride her Peloton!
Kaylie McNally, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Communication Science and Disorders
La Salle University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Kaylie received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University, in 2018, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders from La Salle University, in 2016. Kaylie holds a certificate of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology, from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as licensure in Speech-Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of Connecticut. Additionally, Kaylie holds a Massachusetts Educator License. Kaylie has also completed a certificate in Advanced School Based Speech and Language Pathology, from the University of Arkansas Online.
Through experiences both in graduate school and professionally, Kaylie has gained experience in public schools from grades Pre-K to Five, Early Intervention, pediatric out-patient and adult long term care settings. Kaylie has evaluated and treated children of various ages, presenting with a variety of diagnoses and levels of severity, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, executive functioning weaknesses, social-pragmatic language difficulties, rare genetic disorders, hearing loss, and feeding and swallowing difficulties. Kaylie also has AAC experience with Proloquo2go and low tech communication boards. Kaylie has experience working collaboratively alongside several allied health care and educational professionals including social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, music therapists, special education teachers and school psychologists. Kaylie has a particular interest in working alongside and coaching the families of her patients, to support their child’s speech and language development. Kaylie enjoys incorporating play, literacy support and incidental teaching within her fun, engaging sessions.
In her free time, Kaylie enjoys long distance running, reading, and hiking.
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Communication Science and Disorders
La Salle University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Kaylie received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University, in 2018, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders from La Salle University, in 2016. Kaylie holds a certificate of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology, from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as licensure in Speech-Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of Connecticut. Additionally, Kaylie holds a Massachusetts Educator License. Kaylie has also completed a certificate in Advanced School Based Speech and Language Pathology, from the University of Arkansas Online.
Through experiences both in graduate school and professionally, Kaylie has gained experience in public schools from grades Pre-K to Five, Early Intervention, pediatric out-patient and adult long term care settings. Kaylie has evaluated and treated children of various ages, presenting with a variety of diagnoses and levels of severity, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, executive functioning weaknesses, social-pragmatic language difficulties, rare genetic disorders, hearing loss, and feeding and swallowing difficulties. Kaylie also has AAC experience with Proloquo2go and low tech communication boards. Kaylie has experience working collaboratively alongside several allied health care and educational professionals including social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, music therapists, special education teachers and school psychologists. Kaylie has a particular interest in working alongside and coaching the families of her patients, to support their child’s speech and language development. Kaylie enjoys incorporating play, literacy support and incidental teaching within her fun, engaging sessions.
In her free time, Kaylie enjoys long distance running, reading, and hiking.
Meaghan Foley, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Springfield College
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Meaghan Foley received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Meaghan graduated with a Masters degree in Communication and Sciences Disorders from Northeastern University in 2016. During her seven years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, she has enjoyed working within the public school system and private practice settings.
Meaghan has worked with children and young adults ranging in age from 2-22 years, with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, in addition to receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation-phonological disorders, social communication disorders, and fluency disorders. She also is experienced in working with individuals using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), in order to promote functional communication. She enjoys implementing a variety of therapy techniques, including play-based therapy, in order to target goals and encourage incidental teaching practices.
In her free time, Meaghan enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, baking, and being outside or on the beach.
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Springfield College
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Meaghan Foley received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Meaghan graduated with a Masters degree in Communication and Sciences Disorders from Northeastern University in 2016. During her seven years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, she has enjoyed working within the public school system and private practice settings.
Meaghan has worked with children and young adults ranging in age from 2-22 years, with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, in addition to receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation-phonological disorders, social communication disorders, and fluency disorders. She also is experienced in working with individuals using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), in order to promote functional communication. She enjoys implementing a variety of therapy techniques, including play-based therapy, in order to target goals and encourage incidental teaching practices.
In her free time, Meaghan enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, baking, and being outside or on the beach.
Kate MacLeay, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Cum Laude
Emmanuel College
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Kate received her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Worcester State University in 2014, and her bachelors degree in business management in 2007. In between her undergraduate program and graduate program, Kate worked in the medical technology field and in education. She currently holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as a license in Speech Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additionally, Kate holds a Massachusetts Professional Educator License.
Kate has provided services to children as young as two years old through the geriatric population in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, public schools, and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Kate has experience evaluating and treating children who present with receptive and expressive language delays, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, social pragmatic language language delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional/behavioral regulation difficulties, as well as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. Kate has undergone specialized trainings including SCERTS, PECS, Gestalt Language and Social Thinking.
Kate enjoys collaborating with a variety of team members including occupational therapists and parents/families to build rapport, expand knowledge and expertise, and provide evidenced based treatment for her clients. Recent speech and language related interests include gestalt language processing, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). In her spare time, Kate loves spending time with her three children (ages 2, 6, and 9), doing yoga, reading, and going to the Cape.
Education
Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Cum Laude
Emmanuel College
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Kate received her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Worcester State University in 2014, and her bachelors degree in business management in 2007. In between her undergraduate program and graduate program, Kate worked in the medical technology field and in education. She currently holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as a license in Speech Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additionally, Kate holds a Massachusetts Professional Educator License.
Kate has provided services to children as young as two years old through the geriatric population in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, public schools, and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Kate has experience evaluating and treating children who present with receptive and expressive language delays, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, social pragmatic language language delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional/behavioral regulation difficulties, as well as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. Kate has undergone specialized trainings including SCERTS, PECS, Gestalt Language and Social Thinking.
Kate enjoys collaborating with a variety of team members including occupational therapists and parents/families to build rapport, expand knowledge and expertise, and provide evidenced based treatment for her clients. Recent speech and language related interests include gestalt language processing, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). In her spare time, Kate loves spending time with her three children (ages 2, 6, and 9), doing yoga, reading, and going to the Cape.
Emma Riley, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology
Jacksonville University
Graduate Certificate, Assistive Technology
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Worcester State University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Emma received her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Jacksonville University in 2018, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Worcester State University in 2014. In between her undergraduate program and graduate program, Emma conferred a Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology from the University of New Hampshire while working full-time as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA). She currently holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, as well as a license in Speech Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additionally, Emma holds a Massachusetts Educator License.
Emma has provided services to newborns through the geriatric population in a variety of settings: private practice, day school, outpatient clinic, inpatient rehabilitation hospital, NICU, and public school. Emma has experience evaluating and treating children who present with receptive and expressive language delays, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, social pragmatic language delays, hearing loss, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional/behavioral regulation difficulties, sensory/behavioral feeding difficulties, infant dysphasia, as well as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users.
Emma strives for opportunities to expand her knowledge and expertise, and truly values the importance of collaborating with other professionals. Emma is highly motivated to empower children as they learn and grow. She has assisted students with “How I Communicate” presentations/handouts to share with classmates and/or teachers to assist with their development of self-advocacy skills. In addition, she loves to share fun ideas of activities that families can do to promote carryover at home... language is EVERYWHERE! In her spare time, Emma loves spending time with friends and family, working out, reading
on the beach, and traveling to new places.
Molly Betterton, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
University of Florida
Cum Laude
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Molly is a native Floridian, and graduated Cum Laude, from the University of Florida, with a Bachelors degree in Health Science in 2017. After deciding to pursue a career in speech-language pathology, she completed the prerequisites at Jacksonville University and received her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in 2022.
Throughout graduate school and professionally, Molly has gained experience in public schools, including grades K-12, pediatric private practices, early intervention (birth to three) and has extensive experience serving various ages and diagnoses via teletherapy. Molly is passionate about treating children who present with expressive language delays and disorders, fluency disorders, speech sound disorders, and working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Molly enjoys incorporating play into her sessions, and providing therapy that encourages carryover at home and with other professionals in the child’s life.
In her free time, Molly enjoys being outside, working out, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Education
Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
University of Florida
Cum Laude
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Molly is a native Floridian, and graduated Cum Laude, from the University of Florida, with a Bachelors degree in Health Science in 2017. After deciding to pursue a career in speech-language pathology, she completed the prerequisites at Jacksonville University and received her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in 2022.
Throughout graduate school and professionally, Molly has gained experience in public schools, including grades K-12, pediatric private practices, early intervention (birth to three) and has extensive experience serving various ages and diagnoses via teletherapy. Molly is passionate about treating children who present with expressive language delays and disorders, fluency disorders, speech sound disorders, and working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Molly enjoys incorporating play into her sessions, and providing therapy that encourages carryover at home and with other professionals in the child’s life.
In her free time, Molly enjoys being outside, working out, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Courtney Sullivan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Science, Communications Sciences and Disorders
Adelphi University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
New York
The University of the State of New York, Education Department
Courtney has eight years of experience in pediatric Speech-Language Pathology. She graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2016, where she received her Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology with an impressive cumulative GPA of 3.67. Courtney received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the states of Connecticut and New York.
Courtney has experience working in public and private schools, early intervention (EI, birth to three services), outpatient clinics, home-based settings, and skilled nursing facilities. She has experience evaluating and treating children as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of areas including motor speech disorders (e.g., Childhood Apraxia of Speech), articulation-phonology disorders, feeding, fluency disorders (stuttering), AAC, receptive language, expressive language, and pragmatic language delays and disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Courtney has particular interests in Autism Spectrum Disorder, challenging behaviors, motor speech disorders, and expressive language delays. She is passionate about working with families and caregivers, to provide strategies and coaching, to allow for the greatest carryover. Courtney believes effective therapy starts with establishing a solid rapport. She loves to keep therapy fun and fast paced. She is highly adept at thinking on her toes and changing things as needed, based on her client’s needs.
In her free time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, English Bulldog, and cat. She also enjoys working out, playing sports, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Science, Communications Sciences and Disorders
Adelphi University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
New York
The University of the State of New York, Education Department
Courtney has eight years of experience in pediatric Speech-Language Pathology. She graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2016, where she received her Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology with an impressive cumulative GPA of 3.67. Courtney received her certificate of clinical competence from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the states of Connecticut and New York.
Courtney has experience working in public and private schools, early intervention (EI, birth to three services), outpatient clinics, home-based settings, and skilled nursing facilities. She has experience evaluating and treating children as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of areas including motor speech disorders (e.g., Childhood Apraxia of Speech), articulation-phonology disorders, feeding, fluency disorders (stuttering), AAC, receptive language, expressive language, and pragmatic language delays and disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Courtney has particular interests in Autism Spectrum Disorder, challenging behaviors, motor speech disorders, and expressive language delays. She is passionate about working with families and caregivers, to provide strategies and coaching, to allow for the greatest carryover. Courtney believes effective therapy starts with establishing a solid rapport. She loves to keep therapy fun and fast paced. She is highly adept at thinking on her toes and changing things as needed, based on her client’s needs.
In her free time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, English Bulldog, and cat. She also enjoys working out, playing sports, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Bridget Cronin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Communication Disorders
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Miami University (Oxford, OH)
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Bridget Cronin, M.S., CCC-SLP is an ASHA certified and Massachusetts state licensed speech language pathologist, specializing in pediatric feeding disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Early Intervention (children age 0-3). In addition to national and state speech licensure, Bridget also holds a Massachusetts Educator Specialist License.
Graduating from Miami University (Oxford, OH) with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-LanguagePathology & Audiology and the University of New Hampshire with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Bridget spent the majority of her clinical experience and studies focusing on the pediatric population. She is also a graduated trainee through the LEND program. The LEND program offers advanced interdisciplinary training in preparation for work with individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. Through this program, Bridget attended the 2019 Disability Policy Seminar in Washinton, D.C. acting as an advocate for disability rights, meeting and presenting with NH leaders on Capitol Hill regarding current policy.
Through experiences in graduate school and professionally, Bridget has gained experience in the following settings; private practice outpatient clinic, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) centers, private subseparate school programs for students with neurodevelopmental disabilities, public schools and trauma-informed therapeutic day programs.
Currently, Bridget most frequently evaluates and provides targeted interventions for; expressive/receptive language, AAC, pediatric feeding difficulties, ARFID, challenging behaviors, apraxia of speech, articulation, pragmatic language, early intervention (EI, 0-3), stuttering, counseling and parent and family education. Taking a Total Communication Approach to therapy sessions, Bridget enjoys incorporating play and modeling within her sessions, utilizing engaging and interactive materials. She tailors her sessions to the interests and motivations of each client, while focusing on what is most functional in a creative way. Bridget enjoys working with families to meet them where they are at, and to provide support to help encourage generalization of acquired skills across settings.
In addition to her proficiency evaluating, editing, training, and incorporating speech generating devices (SGD) in therapy sessions, Bridget is also Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) trained.
Bridget enjoys acting as a graduate student practicum supervisor for students attending Boston area graduate school programs.
When she is not in the clinic, Bridget loves to spend time with family, travel to the Midwest to visit friends, and challenge her cooking skills in the kitchen. She is so excited to be a part of the WordPlay team!
Education
Master of Science, Communication Disorders
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Miami University (Oxford, OH)
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Bridget Cronin, M.S., CCC-SLP is an ASHA certified and Massachusetts state licensed speech language pathologist, specializing in pediatric feeding disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Early Intervention (children age 0-3). In addition to national and state speech licensure, Bridget also holds a Massachusetts Educator Specialist License.
Graduating from Miami University (Oxford, OH) with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-LanguagePathology & Audiology and the University of New Hampshire with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Bridget spent the majority of her clinical experience and studies focusing on the pediatric population. She is also a graduated trainee through the LEND program. The LEND program offers advanced interdisciplinary training in preparation for work with individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. Through this program, Bridget attended the 2019 Disability Policy Seminar in Washinton, D.C. acting as an advocate for disability rights, meeting and presenting with NH leaders on Capitol Hill regarding current policy.
Through experiences in graduate school and professionally, Bridget has gained experience in the following settings; private practice outpatient clinic, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) centers, private subseparate school programs for students with neurodevelopmental disabilities, public schools and trauma-informed therapeutic day programs.
Currently, Bridget most frequently evaluates and provides targeted interventions for; expressive/receptive language, AAC, pediatric feeding difficulties, ARFID, challenging behaviors, apraxia of speech, articulation, pragmatic language, early intervention (EI, 0-3), stuttering, counseling and parent and family education. Taking a Total Communication Approach to therapy sessions, Bridget enjoys incorporating play and modeling within her sessions, utilizing engaging and interactive materials. She tailors her sessions to the interests and motivations of each client, while focusing on what is most functional in a creative way. Bridget enjoys working with families to meet them where they are at, and to provide support to help encourage generalization of acquired skills across settings.
In addition to her proficiency evaluating, editing, training, and incorporating speech generating devices (SGD) in therapy sessions, Bridget is also Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) trained.
Bridget enjoys acting as a graduate student practicum supervisor for students attending Boston area graduate school programs.
When she is not in the clinic, Bridget loves to spend time with family, travel to the Midwest to visit friends, and challenge her cooking skills in the kitchen. She is so excited to be a part of the WordPlay team!
Amanda Sciola, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education:
Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders
Southern Connecticut State University
Honors College Graduate, Dean's List
National Certification:
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure:
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
New York
The University of the State of New York, Education Department
Amanda Sciola M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed speech and language pathologist in the states of New York and Connecticut, with experience working with children and adults. She graduated with a Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in 2020, with an impressive GPA of 3.97 and has over eight years of experience working with those with complex behavioral needs that co-occur with language, cognitive, and genetic disorders.
Amanda is trained in Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Framework and practices a holistic, client-lead approach to intervention. She has experience providing evidence-based intervention for various disorder types and severity levels including speech sound, receptive and expressive-language, social pragmatic, literacy, voice, and fluency deficits. Amanda has a passion for evaluating and providing skilled intervention for those that use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). A career focus for Amanda includes providing skilled training for teachers, administrators, therapists, parents and caregivers on the use of AAC and fostering an environment for learning that promotes independence, self-advocacy, and determination. Additional special interests include gender-affirming voice therapy. When providing therapy, Amanda uses her clients’ strengths and interests to foster personalized, play-based therapy rooted in mutual trust.
Amanda is a graduate student supervisor for those pursuing a Master's degree in speech-language pathology, a supervisor for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who are completing their Clinical Fellowship, and helps to teach an Assistive Technology course at the graduate level.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys being active outdoors, cooking fresh new recipes, reading, and relaxing with her cat.
Education:
Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders
Southern Connecticut State University
Honors College Graduate, Dean's List
National Certification:
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure:
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Public Health
New York
The University of the State of New York, Education Department
Amanda Sciola M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed speech and language pathologist in the states of New York and Connecticut, with experience working with children and adults. She graduated with a Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in 2020, with an impressive GPA of 3.97 and has over eight years of experience working with those with complex behavioral needs that co-occur with language, cognitive, and genetic disorders.
Amanda is trained in Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Framework and practices a holistic, client-lead approach to intervention. She has experience providing evidence-based intervention for various disorder types and severity levels including speech sound, receptive and expressive-language, social pragmatic, literacy, voice, and fluency deficits. Amanda has a passion for evaluating and providing skilled intervention for those that use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). A career focus for Amanda includes providing skilled training for teachers, administrators, therapists, parents and caregivers on the use of AAC and fostering an environment for learning that promotes independence, self-advocacy, and determination. Additional special interests include gender-affirming voice therapy. When providing therapy, Amanda uses her clients’ strengths and interests to foster personalized, play-based therapy rooted in mutual trust.
Amanda is a graduate student supervisor for those pursuing a Master's degree in speech-language pathology, a supervisor for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who are completing their Clinical Fellowship, and helps to teach an Assistive Technology course at the graduate level.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys being active outdoors, cooking fresh new recipes, reading, and relaxing with her cat.
Morgan Kokol, M.S., CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Boston University
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Morgan graduated from Boston University with a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, in 2022, with an impressive GPA of 3.84. Prior to pursuing her graduate degree in speech and language pathology, she attended The Pennsylvania State University where she received her undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders, in 2020. Morgan currently holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Additionally, she holds a license in Speech Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a Massachusetts Educators License.
Morgan has experience evaluating and treating children from ages 3-17, with focus on the preschool, elementary/middle school aged children, and children presenting with Autism. Morgan values child-led, play based therapy and believes children learn best through motivating and naturalistic experiences. She is well versed in the areas of receptive and expressive language delays, speech sound disorders, fluency, gestalt language processing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users, and children with emotional and behavioral regulation needs. Morgan strives to build strong relationships with her clients, incorporate her clients' interests into their sessions, and make speech therapy fun!
Morgan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but has lived in the greater Boston area since 2020. In her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time with her friends, practicing yoga, taking long walks, and traveling to visit family.
Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Boston University
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
National Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
State Licensure
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Morgan graduated from Boston University with a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, in 2022, with an impressive GPA of 3.84. Prior to pursuing her graduate degree in speech and language pathology, she attended The Pennsylvania State University where she received her undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders, in 2020. Morgan currently holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Additionally, she holds a license in Speech Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a Massachusetts Educators License.
Morgan has experience evaluating and treating children from ages 3-17, with focus on the preschool, elementary/middle school aged children, and children presenting with Autism. Morgan values child-led, play based therapy and believes children learn best through motivating and naturalistic experiences. She is well versed in the areas of receptive and expressive language delays, speech sound disorders, fluency, gestalt language processing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users, and children with emotional and behavioral regulation needs. Morgan strives to build strong relationships with her clients, incorporate her clients' interests into their sessions, and make speech therapy fun!
Morgan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but has lived in the greater Boston area since 2020. In her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time with her friends, practicing yoga, taking long walks, and traveling to visit family.
