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NOW HIRING! Speech-language Pathologists, Seattle and Bellevue, WA: full-time employment, part-time employment, and/or independent contractors. Please inquire. OUR STAFF Carol Ray, M.A., CCC-SLP, Owner/Director carolray@pediatricspeechtherapy.org Carol Ray, M.A., CCC-SLP graduated from Rollins College with a B.A. in Psychology and the University of Central Florida with an M.A. in Communication Disorders she moved to Seattle and immediately fell in love with all that the area has to offer. In the past 14 years she has been fortunate to work with children and families in a variety of settings including an outpatient neurological rehabilitation facility, an early intervention center, and private practices serving children ages birth-18.
Carol has particular interest in, and experience with, children who have motor speech disorders (apraxia/articulation disorders), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), early onset fluency challenges, sensory integration disorders, early-literacy issues, and social-pragmatic difficulties. She is a Level II trained PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) therapist, and has been for several years. Recent continuing education has included coursework on RDI, Auditory Processing Disorders, Sensory Integration, and DIR/Floortime and other approaches to ASD, including the Burns course for experienced clinicians. Carol is a Hanen Certified Parent-Education Facilitator: “It Takes Two to Talk” (for parents of children with language delay) and “More Than Words” (for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders). Carol recently completed clinician certification as a Fast ForWord provider through Scientific Learning, and is excited to be able to offer this program to children and adults with auditory and language processing issues, and reading challenges. Carol is also a member of ASHA’s special interest division for fluency disorders. She sees children at the PSLT Seattle/Wallingford location, and manages intake and administration for both locations.
When not at work, Carol can typically be found exploring the Pacific Northwest where she enjoys backpacking, climbing/mountaineering, snowboarding, mountain biking and just about anything that can get her outdoors. Traveling is another favorite adventure, and she enjoys anything from a small weekend getaway to a long trip to a far away region. Otherwise, time is spent relaxing and enjoying the company of friends and family, with her husband, Eric, and their dogs, Jack and Juno. Barriann Anthony, M.S., CCC-SLP barriann@pediatricspeechtherapy.org Barriann Anthony, M.S., CCC-SLP graduated from Florida State University with an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology. She has specialized solely in pediatrics while providing communication and feeding therapy in a sub-acute pediatric rehabilitation hospital, in early intervention centers, and in private practice settings.
Barriann is a Level II trained PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) therapist as she has a special interest in the treatment of motor speech delays. Another area of clinical interest is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She attended the Burns Autism Spectrum Disorders Certification Course (Differential Diagnosis and Therapeutic Intervention for the Experienced Clinician) this year, and has extensive training and clinical experience in assessment and intervention strategies for children with ASD. Barriann is proficient in the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and various visual strategies including the use of voice output devices to provide an augmentative/alternative means of communication. Barriann has workshop and clinical training in assessment and practical intervention strategies for pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders and in the implementation of sensory integration and neurodevelopmental principles and their impact on communication, feeding, motor and self-regulation skills of young children. She is also a certified instructor in the Hanen program, “It Takes Two to Talk.” Barriann sees children full time in the Bellevue office.
During her leisure time, Barriann enjoys traveling and engaging in outdoor activities such as running road races, bicycling, kayaking and hiking. She also cherishes spending time with friends and family.
Kerilyn Pandorf, M.S., CCC-SLP kerilyn@pediatricspeechtherapy.org Kerilyn Pandorf, M.S., CCC-SLP received her B.S. in Communication Disorders from the State University of New York at Geneseo and her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University. She has experience with home and center/school based treatment provided both individually as well as within groups. Kerilyn has extensive experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and coaching caregivers to facilitate their child’s communication.
Kerilyn has worked with children one to eighteen years of age with multiple diagnoses. She has had the experience of working with Native American children of Navajo and Hopi decent in Arizona and has worked at specialized education schools in New York with an emphasis on the rehabilitation of children with hearing and orthopedic impairments. While in Washington, Kerilyn has worked at a birth to three neurodevelopmental center while contracting with area clinics serving older school-aged children. Kerilyn is a level II trained PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) therapist. She has taken multiple continuing education courses with topics including sensory integration, oral motor and motor speech disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, phonological disorders, and early childhood education. Kerilyn often uses sign language and picture communication systems in therapy. She most recently completed an introductory course in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT). Kerilyn works full-time at the Seattle/Wallingford PSLT.
When not working, Kerilyn enjoys skiing, hiking, doing yoga, and spending quality time with friends and her dog, Holly. She often flies back east to see her family and bond with her nieces and nephews. Kerilyn loves little weekend trips to remote places.
Kathleen FitzGerald, M.S., CCC-SLP kathleen@pediatricspeechtherapy.org Kathleen FitzGerald, M.S., CCC-SLP has been practicing as a Speech and Language Pathologist since 1996, following a career change from Early Childhood Education. After graduating with a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Washington, she served children with a variety of abilities in the school setting. She also had her own therapy practice from 2003 to 2005. From 2005 to 2006, Kathleen worked as an SLP in the schools of American Samoa, where she served children in grades Pre-K to 12, including the Deaf Education classroom. Her year in the South Pacific gave her a deep appreciation of cultural issues in education and communication.
Rejoining her family in the US, she worked at a pediatric clinic in the Seattle area. Kathleen has extensive experience in the area of autism, and she is a credentialed behavior (ABA) therapist. Kathleen is a Level II trained PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) therapist. She has been trained in the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) program (connecting speech sounds to literacy), and she taught the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) at successive Summer Institutes in Washington State. She is completing certification in Assistive Technology, and she has experience with augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC). Kathleen works at the Wallingford/Seattle location of PSLT.
When not working, Kathleen can usually be found with her husband in their Fremont neighborhood pricing used household items (she likes vintage children’s books, he likes old cookbooks.) They have two sweet cats, and one wild cat (saved from a tropical jungle, and flown 5,000 miles to Seattle) Oh- and there’s a fabulous daughter who lives in San Francisco!
Judith Deomampo, M.S., CCC-SLP Judith Deomampo, M.S. CCC-SLP received her B.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and her M.S. in
Speech Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Judith has worked in birth-to-three centers as well as elementary, middle, and high schools. She has also worked with Spanish speaking families in the Milwaukee area prior to moving to Seattle.
Judith enjoys working with children of all ages and supporting their language skills in their daily setting. Her experience ranges from home-based therapy, childhood language development classes, collaborative teaching in classrooms, and social/language group sessions. She has extensive experience in working with secondary age level students with receptive and expressive language needs. She has taken multiple continuing education courses with topics including fluency, literacy, attention disorders, behavior management, and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorders-Not Otherwise Specified). Judith is Level 1 trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets). She is an independent contractor seeing children at PSLT's Seattle/Wallingford location.
When not working, Judith spends her time camping, hiking, reading, walking her dog, and doing yoga. She also likes to discover good restaurants to enjoy on the weekend with friends. When she gets the chance, Judith likes to visit with friends and family back home in Wisconsin.
Allie Templin, M.S., CCC-SLP Alexandra Templin, M.S., CCC-SLP (Allie) graduated with a B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of Texas at Austin and received her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Allie has experience working with children at a rehabilitation clinic affiliated with the U of Wisconsin Children's hospital, and in school districts. She is excited join our private practice.
Allie has worked with various populations and children with a variety of needs, including augmentative and alternative communication / assistive technology, childhood apraxia of speech, aphasia, autism spectrum disorders, expressive and receptive communication disorders, articulation & phonological impairments, hearing impairment, down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. Allie is a Level I trained PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) therapist. She is also a Hanen Certified Parent-Education Facilitator for the “It Takes Two to Talk” program (for parents of children with language delay). Additional recent continuing education has included coursework by Michelle Garcia Winner in teaching Social Communication to children with Aspergers Syndrome and coursework in improving literacy skills in children. Allie currently sees children at both the Seattle/Wallingford & Bellevue locations.
During her free time, Allie enjoys reading, traveling, & exploring Seattle with her husband. She also likes listening to live music, making jewelry, hanging out with her turtles, watching movies, and continuing her never-ending quest for good Mexican food in the Seattle area! Salomi Daftary, M.S., CCC-SLP Salomi Daftary, M.A., CCC-SLP graduated from Ohio University with a Masters’ in Speech Language Pathology. She has worked with children in hospital outpatient settings, preschool, elementary, as well as high school settings.
Salomi has experience working with children who present with a variety of communication disorders. These include, apraxia of speech, articulation disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, fluency disorders, language delay due to genetic syndromes, specific learning disabilities and feeding/swallowing disorders. She has particular interest and experience with use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) in children with moderate to severe disabilities. She has been fortunate to work collaboratively on teams with other professionals, therapists, teachers and psychologists.
Salomi is Level I trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets). She has taken continuing education courses on topics including, auditory processing disorders, response to intervention, multi-modality supports for communication and cognition in children with multiple challenges and students on the severe end of Autism Spectrum, assessing and treating children with fluency disorders, second language acquisition in children and accent modification training. In addition to English, Salomi speaks Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. She works in the Seattle and the Bellevue PSLT locations.
During her leisure time, she enjoys reading, dancing, traveling, and exploring new restaurants with her husband and friends.
Elizabeth McPartland, M.S., CCC-SLP Liz McPartland, M.S. CCC-SLP graduated with her B.S. and M.S. in Communicative Disorders from Utah State University. She has worked with children of all ages in clinical and school settings.
Liz has worked extensively with children on the autistic spectrum, articulation delays and motor speech disorders, pre-literacy skills, receptive and expressive language disorders. She is formally trained in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Her continuing education classes include topics of fluency, autism, behavior management, and team collaboration. Liz is an independent contractor working afternoons at the Bellevue location of PSLT.
Outside of work Liz enjoys traveling, sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Sarah Matthews, M.S., CCC-SLP Sarah Matthews, M.S. CCC-SLP received her B.S. and M.S. in Communication Disorders from Idaho State University – Boise. Prior to joining PSLT, Sarah worked with preschool and elementary age children in Seattle area school districts.
Sarah enjoys working with children of all ages and supporting their communication skills in their daily setting. She has taken multiple continuing education courses including the topics of second language acquisition, receptive and expressive language interventions, literacy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavior management, and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Sarah will be taking the Intro to PROMPT workshop in August. She is an independent contractor seeing children at PSLT's Seattle/Wallingford location.
When not working, Sarah spends her time camping, reading, and traveling. When she gets the chance, Sarah likes to visit with friends and family back home in Idaho.
Asra Ghori, M.S., CCC-SLP
asra@pediatricspeechtherapy.org Asra Ghori, M.S., CCC-SLP received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from San Francisco State University. She has experience with home and center/hospital based treatment provided both individually as well as within groups. Asra has extensive experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and coaching caregivers how to facilitate their child’s communication.
Asra has worked with children one to five years of age with multiple diagnoses. She also works with the Spanish speaking population. Asra is a level I trained PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) therapist. She is also Hanen - "It Takes Two To Talk" certified and is currently teaching an “It Takes Two To Talk” class for parents. She has taken multiple continuing education courses with topics including sensory integration, oral motor and motor speech disorders, Autism spectrum disorder, cultural dialectal differentiation versus disorders (Spanish, African-American, Asian American), and early childhood education. She most recently completed an introductory course in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT). Asra is an independent contractor seeing children primarily at PSLT's Bellevue location.
When not working, Asra enjoys snowboarding, hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family in the Bay Area, California. She also enjoys making yearly visits to Spanish speaking countries and volunteering in orphanages as part of her training in Spanish-immersion programs.
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