{"id":527,"date":"2016-08-24T01:33:05","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T01:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hsfeedingandspeech.com\/?page_id=527"},"modified":"2026-07-10T20:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:36:20","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hsfeedingandspeech.com\/?page_id=527","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-small avia-no-shadow av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-fixed  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-custom  container_wrap sidebar_right' style='background-repeat: no-repeat; background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hsfeedingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kids-1500x630.jpg);background-attachment: fixed; background-position: top center;  '  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.3; background-color: #000000; '><\/div><div class='container' style='height:200px'><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-527'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div style='height:5px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style='padding-bottom:0px; color:#ffffff;font-size:50px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr   av-inherit-size '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Meet the Staff<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=' margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:40px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:20%; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.76);' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon' style='color:#ffffff;' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:20%; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.76);' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling avia-bg-style-fixed  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-527'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-60px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><p><div style='padding-bottom:0px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first   '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  > Jill Odle, MS CCC-SLP, IBCLC- Owner <\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I hold a Masters Level Degree in Speech Language Pathology as well as Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).\u00a0 With over 18 years of experience, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hospital (USCF Medical Center in California)<\/li>\n<li>Neonatal Intensive Care (level IV), Pediatric ICU<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient setting<\/li>\n<li>Early intervention<\/li>\n<li>School settings in both California and North Carolina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Feeding and Swallowing Expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My training and skills in the evaluation and treatment of infants, children and adults with feeding and swallowing disorders allows me to look at the patient from a variety of perspectives including medical as well as the social and environmental components of feeding. I use a gentle, child centered approach that attempts to take away the stress of eating and focus on what is holding your child back from consuming an age appropriate diet. I will work with you and your child to develop a plan that will help to meet your child\u2019s feeding and nutritional goals. I \u00a0will work with the patient and family members to help with regaining functional independence with communication and assist with helping my patients return to the safest diet consistency. I enjoy working with adults and family members in session to help achieve the most optimal return to function for speech and swallowing.<\/p>\n<p>My training includes \u2013<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beckman Oral motor therapy<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; AEIOU feeding approach<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; SOS approach to feeding<\/p>\n<p>-SOFFI Method<\/p>\n<p>-Dr. Brown Infant Driven Feeding<\/p>\n<p>-Marsha Dunn Klein Get Permission Approach<\/p>\n<p>-Certified Infant Massage Coach<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; extensive oral motor training to help your child overcomes difficulties due to bottle feeding, spoon feeding, chewing, open cup and straw drinking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeding and Swallowing Disorders :from the most medically complex problems to picky eaters including oral motor, sensory, reflux, behavioral, bottle transition problems, G-tubes, trach, aspiration, coughing\/choking\/gagging and obstruction. An oral and pharyngeal dysphagia program as well as assistance with diet modification and exercise program will also be provided as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jill Odle is also an IBCLC who can assist\u00a0 with addressing breastfeeding challenges such as poor latch, suspected tongue tie and sucking and swallowing difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>Jill is Certified as a Tethered Oral Tissue Specialist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speech and Language<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Articulation Delays<\/li>\n<li>Phonological disorder<\/li>\n<li>Late Talkers<\/li>\n<li>Apraxia &#8211; PROMPT\u00ae trained<\/li>\n<li>Phonological impairment- highly unintelligible children<\/li>\n<li>Voice Issues\/Vocal Hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Oral Motor Issues- motor planning, dysarthria, increased tone<\/li>\n<li>Expressive Language and Comprehension Delays<\/li>\n<li>Other neurological diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Dysarthria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I have provided speech and language services in an array of settings including schools, home and outpatient clinic. I use a play based approach that allows me to develop a rapport with your child while focusing on their speech and language needs.\u00a0\u00a0 A home program will be developed in order to provide carryover skills from the clinic to help meet your child&#8217;s speech and language needs in all environmental settings.<\/p>\n<p>As a parent of two little girls, I understand how challenging it can be if your child is experiencing feeding or speech difficulties. My ultimate goal is to provide a nurturing setting for my patients in order to develop the skills to succeed. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your family to meet your speech and feeding needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_hr  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#f0f0f0; border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container avia_animated_image avia_animate_when_almost_visible pop-up av-styling-    avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.hsfeedingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jill_07_2019-18.jpg' alt='' title='Jill_07_2019-18' height=\"1349\" width=\"900\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>&#8220;Jill was very knowledgeable from the beginning in identifying and understanding the challenges our son was facing when it came to eating.&#8221;<br \/>\n&#8211; Nichole<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>&#8220;Jill was very relatable and willing to listen to both the parents and kids to come up with the best plans possible.\u00a0 Soon after starting with her we saw improvements and a willingness to try foods.&#8221;<br \/>\n-Sharon<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-60px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_third  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#f0f0f0; border-radius:0px; '><div class='avia-image-container avia_animated_image avia_animate_when_almost_visible pop-up av-styling-    avia-builder-el-17  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.hsfeedingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Alicia_Colby.png' alt='' title='Alicia_Colby' height=\"286\" width=\"205\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top   avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_hr  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><p><div style='padding-bottom:0px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first   '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Alicia Colby M.A CCC-SLP &#8211; Speech-Language Pathologist<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Alicia Colby is a speech language pathologist (SLP) who graduated with her Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degree in Communication Science and Disorders and Speech Language Pathology from the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH.<\/p>\n<p>She is licensed by the board of North Carolina and has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.<\/p>\n<p>Alicia has been practicing speech language pathology in a variety of settings as part of a multidisciplinary team since 2016, with both pediatric and adult populations.\u00a0Experiences include working within outpatient clinical setting, inpatient rehabilitative settings, home health care, skilled nursing facilities, schools, telehealth, and early intervention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pediatric Speech and Language:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alicia has speech and language experience in the pediatric population which includes diagnosis and treatment of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receptive and Expressive Language Delays and Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Nonspeaking or minimally-speaking Communication<\/li>\n<li>Gestalt Language Processing (GLP; <em><u>NLA Trained Clinician &#8211; AAC+GLP<\/u><\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Articulation Delays and Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Phonological Delays and Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Apraxia of Speech<\/li>\n<li>Voice Issues\/Vocal Hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Oral Motor Impairments- motor planning, dysarthria, increased tone, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), to include: tongue-thrust, nasal breathing, digit-habit elimination, etc. (<em>certified: <\/em><em>Simon Says Tongue Tip Program; certified: Thumbs Up Program<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Other developmental and\/or neurological diagnoses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alicia is a strong believer in using play-based and family-centered and\/or team approach during pediatric speech and language therapy, where the family and therapist work together to create a supportive team, to help the child in meeting their therapy goals. Alicia believes in building a positive and motivating rapport to ensure that the child feels comfortable and supported, while making progress towards their goals.<\/p>\n<p>Alicia has experience in working with developing and implementing various low and high-tech alternative and augmentative communication (AAC; e.g., signing, communication boards, iPad communication applications, communication devices, etc.), to promote functional communication within the child\u2019s environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adult Speech and Language:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Alicia has experience with adult populations which includes the diagnosis and treatment of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aphasia<\/li>\n<li>Dysphagia<\/li>\n<li>Cognition and Memory<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)<\/li>\n<li>Post Head and Neck Cancer Treatment for speech and dysphagia<\/li>\n<li>Dysarthria<\/li>\n<li>Voice Disorders associated with Parkinson\u2019s, Vocal Fold Nodules and Polyps, Vocal Fold Paralysis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Swallowing and Feeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Alicia also managed and treated dysphagia and feeding problems across the lifespan, she focuses primarily on swallowing\/feeding difficulties within the adult population, to include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neurological impairment, including Cerebral Palsy and Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Degenerative diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2022 Modified Diets and Diet Texture Analysis\/Upgrades<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_two_third '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-60px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_fifth  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><p><div style='padding-bottom:0px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first   '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Morgan Leithead, M.S., CCC-SLP &#8211; Speech-Language Pathologist<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Morgan Leithead is a licensed speech-language pathologist who brings warmth, experience, and a passion for working with children to Holly Springs Feeding &amp; Speech. Originally from New York, she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University. She then completed her Master\u2019s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC.<\/p>\n<p>Morgan\u2019s interest in speech-language pathology began during college while working as a nanny for children who received speech therapy services. Her firsthand experience witnessing the impact of communication support sparked a deep passion for the field and confirmed her calling to work with children.<\/p>\n<p>She has extensive experience in school-based settings and has worked with children ages 4 to 15. Her areas of expertise include the evaluation and treatment of receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological delays, fluency disorders, social\/pragmatic language challenges, and auditory processing differences. Morgan uses evidence-based practices to develop individualized treatment plans that support her clients\u2019 communication goals.<\/p>\n<p>Morgan is also trained in pediatric feeding therapy, incorporating family-centered and play-based approaches to support children with feeding difficulties. She values a collaborative approach that empowers both children and their families to achieve success.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Harper. She loves to exercise and explore new places whenever she can.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top   avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_hr  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#f0f0f0; border-radius:0px; '><div class='avia-image-container avia_animated_image avia_animate_when_almost_visible pop-up av-styling-    avia-builder-el-27  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.hsfeedingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture1.jpg' alt='' title='Picture1' height=\"258\" width=\"268\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div style=' margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-60px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_third  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#f0f0f0; border-radius:0px; '><div class='avia-image-container avia_animated_image avia_animate_when_almost_visible pop-up av-styling-    avia-builder-el-30  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.hsfeedingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Amanda-M.jpg' alt='' title='Amanda M' height=\"612\" width=\"563\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top   avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_hr  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><p><div style='padding-bottom:0px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-32  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first   '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Amanda Martschenko MS CCC-SLP &#8211; Speech-Language Pathologist<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Amanda grew up in the Raleigh area and is excited to be back providing speech and feeding therapy services to families in Holly Springs and the surrounding community. She earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Throughout her graduate training, she gained clinical experience across the lifespan, working with toddlers through older adults in outpatient, inpatient, and acute care settings. She completed her clinical fellowship at Holly Springs Feeding &amp; Speech, where she advanced her skills in treating childhood speech and language delays, as well as pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Amanda has a strong interest in pediatric feeding therapy, particularly using sensory-based and integrated approaches such as SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory), food chaining, and family-centered strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Her pediatric experience includes the evaluation and treatment of receptive and expressive language disorders, early intervention, fluency disorders, articulation delays, phonological disorders, apraxia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In adult populations, she is experienced with dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson\u2019s disease, and dementia.<\/p>\n<p>Amanda is passionate about providing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient\u2019s needs. She values working collaboratively with families to create meaningful, functional outcomes. Her compassionate approach, combined with her clinical expertise, makes her a valued member of the Holly Springs Feeding &amp; Speech team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div style=' margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_two_third '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-60px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_fifth  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><p><div style='padding-bottom:0px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first   '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Kara Haywood MS CCC-SLP &#8211; Speech-Language Pathologist<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-yes   avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon'  aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8bf' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:45%;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Kara is originally from NY but considers herself a Tarheel since she moved to NC at the age of 9. She lives in Cary with her two boys who are 15 and 18. She brings more than 25 years of experience working as an SLP in the Raleigh area. She has a Master\u2019s degree in Speech\/Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mathematics from UNC Chapel Hill. She has over 20 years of experience in Early Intervention, and she has worked 3 years as a contract SLP in Wake and Alamance County Public Schools. Her areas of interest include language and articulation skills in young and school-age children, social\/pragmatic language skills, using art and music to help achieve speech-language goals, and speech-language development in young children from bilingual families. She has a basic knowledge of Spanish and French, and she enjoys studying them to improve her conversational skills. 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