I have been working in the field of Speech-Language Pathology since 1997. I completed my undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington in August 1996. I graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University in December 2000 with my Masters degree. I worked in the public school system for five years before moving into private practice in 2002. My experience includes working with a variety of pediatric populations to treat and assess articulation/phonological delays, receptive and expressive language delays, autism spectrum disorders, including working with behavior challenges, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication intervention and support. I am Level 2 PROMPT technique trained and have attended multiple Verbal Behavior and ABA conferences to assist in supporting ABA therapy techniques. I enjoy working in a team approach with other members of the client's team, such as school, ABA, OT, PT and other SLP providers. I enjoy spending time with my husband and family and I am active in my church. I also enjoy all types of crafts and cooking.

MS, Laura S. Smith of Talk SLP LLC is an IAOM certified Orofacial Myologist and licensed speech-language pathologist in Seattle and Mercer Island, WA. Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Aural (re)habilitation • Autism • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Multilingualism • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech-Language Research • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders and Transgender Voice Screenings The first step toward better communication is to detect any communication difficulties that might require more in-depth evaluation. Evaluation An extensive assessment of an individual’s speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities will reveal strengths and weakness and leads to the creation of an effective intervention plan. Treatment Therapy with TALK providers is tailored to your unique needs and goals in a comfortable environment that is interactive and fun. Consultation Services We collaborate with teachers, psychologists, counselors, vocational coaches, and healthcare/rehabilitative professionals. This team approach allows us to develop and integrate programs and monitor their progress across settings such as daycare, schools, vocational settings, and medical facilities. Guidance and Instruction TALK therapists counsel individuals and families about communication development and disorders. We can help with the stress and misunderstanding that often come with communication disorders. We teach individuals and families to spot and change patterns that may slow communication and treatment progress, and we develop communication techniques you can use at home.

Regina Feinberg is a speech-language pathologist in Mercer Island, WA. Practice Type: • Office and Zoom Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Language acquisition disorders • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy Please contact Regina Feinberg for a consultation.

Lesa Black is a speech-language pathologist in Mercer Island, WA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Aural (re)habilitation • Autism • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy Please contact Lesa Black for a consultation.

Marshel Johnson is a speech-language pathologist in Tacoma, WA. Practice Type: • Speech-Language Treatment Center/Clinic Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Development of slp technology • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Marshel Johnson for a consultation.

Sing Speak Swallow, PLLC is a speech therapy private practice in Puyallup, WA owned by Sydney Kovacs, M.S., CCC-SLP. Sydney is a singer and licensed speech-language pathologist based in Puyallup, WA. She has clinical experience in a variety of settings: outpatient neurological rehabilitation, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and bilingual elementary school. As a classically trained singer and active jazz vocalist, she is passionate about combining her personal expertise with her knowledge of neurobiology and physiology to help her clients find their voices. Sydney works with clients across the lifespan, from school-age children to seniors. She believes in providing high-quality person-centered care, which is achieved by building a personal connection and tailoring therapy to individual clients. In an effort to accommodate patient schedules, Sydney offers therapy sessions in the after school/after work hours. As a singer, Sydney is most passionate about working with the performing voice. However, she also treats non-performers for voice disorders, upper airway/laryngeal disorders, swallowing disorders, speech disorders, and language disorders.

Jessica Abawag is a Speech-Language Pathologist who works to empower families and support children. During her first career, she worked with students with autism as a special education teacher in California. After earning her graduate degree from San Jose State University, she worked with occupational therapists and ABA providers at a private clinic. In 2016, she and her husband moved to the Seattle/Tacoma area. While there, she opened her own private practice to continue to serve children and their families. Furthermore, she specializes in working with children with autism or young ones with apraxia of speech.

Michele Gregg is a speech-language pathologist in Lakewood, WA. Practice Type: • Speech-Language Treatment Center/Clinic Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Development of slp technology • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Michele Gregg for a consultation.

Vlinder Communication Therapies ,PLLC offers Speech & Language, AAC, and Communication-based Behavior services for individuals with communication challenges. Dedicated to helping individuals with communication challenges reach their full potential. Providing innovative, customized intervention: * speech/articulation * language disorders * developmental disabilities * cognitive impairment * AAC * learning difficulties * Autism Practical services designed to be enjoyable and maximize everyday communication skills. Serving individuals with difficulties ranging from mild delays to profound communication impairments. Expertise in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC): * low tech (e.g. picture boards) through high tech communication devices Extensive experience working with individuals exhibiting significant behavioral challenges complicated by communication needs

MS, Laura S. Smith of Talk SLP LLC is an IAOM certified Orofacial Myologist and licensed speech-language pathologist in Seattle and Mercer Island, WA. Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Aural (re)habilitation • Autism • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Multilingualism • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech-Language Research • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders and Transgender Voice Screenings The first step toward better communication is to detect any communication difficulties that might require more in-depth evaluation. Evaluation An extensive assessment of an individual’s speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities will reveal strengths and weakness and leads to the creation of an effective intervention plan. Treatment Therapy with TALK providers is tailored to your unique needs and goals in a comfortable environment that is interactive and fun. Consultation Services We collaborate with teachers, psychologists, counselors, vocational coaches, and healthcare/rehabilitative professionals. This team approach allows us to develop and integrate programs and monitor their progress across settings such as daycare, schools, vocational settings, and medical facilities. Guidance and Instruction TALK therapists counsel individuals and families about communication development and disorders. We can help with the stress and misunderstanding that often come with communication disorders. We teach individuals and families to spot and change patterns that may slow communication and treatment progress, and we develop communication techniques you can use at home.

Alice Stroutsos is a speech-language pathologist in Lynnwood, WA. Practice Type: • Speech-Language Treatment Center/Clinic Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities Please contact Alice Stroutsos for a consultation.

SPARC Health focuses on providing specialized speech, swallowing, voice and cognitive therapy. Urvi Solanki, M.S., CCC-SLP began SPARC Health after gaining extensive experience working with people with language delays, articulation and phonological errors, strokes, Parkinson's disease, dementia, swallowing impairments etc. SPARC Health provides therapy to residents of King County (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Seattle etc.) and virtual therapy services (teletherapy) services all across the state of Washington. Medicare, private payment plans and most commercial insurances are accepted. The focus and mission at our practice is to provide convenient, affordable and specialized speech, swallowing, voice and cognitive therapy virtually or in person at our Bellevue clinic. Typically , we complete a screening over the phone and next steps normally involve a more detailed comprehensive assessment and the development of a treatment plan that takes into account a variety of factors like age, education, financial limitations, caregiver availability etc. Learn more about our services: Speech and Language Disorders: These encompass a wide range of conditions and all age groups. Speech disorders occur when the sounds or words we say are unclear and people struggle to understand what we say. Language disorders indicate an impairment with understanding, reading, writing or essentially the words we choose to use to communicate. Common complaints include: I’m stuttering People can’t understand what I’m saying I’m embarrassed to speak I can’t say sounds or words clearly I can’t get the right words out I can’t understand what others are saying I’m struggling to have a conversation I’m frustrated with the way I speak Swallowing disorders: Difficulty or pain while swallowing, may or may not be a cause of an underlying condition. Often includes difficulty with chewing, food getting “stuck”, coughing while eating or drinking or transmitting the food from your mouth to esophagus and finally to the stomach. Common complaints include: It hurts to swallow. I’m scared of choking I cough when I eat or drink. Food is getting “stuck” in my throat I am constantly belching It’s taking me too long to chew Cognitive-Linguistic Impairments: Often a result of brain injury or age related cognitive decline. Attention, memory, problem solving, processing information, speed of processing information, reasoning, interpreting language etc. are commonly affected thus affecting communication as well as activities of daily living like managing medications, finances, appointments etc. Common complaints include: I can’t remember where I put things. I’m losing my mind! I can’t seem to organize my thoughts. I forget to be safe/ have frequent falls. Voice Disorders: This may be a result of an impairment in physical structure, like vocal nodules, paralysis of the vocal cords, cancer of the head, neck or throat or simply age related changes to the vocal structures. However, sometimes voice disorders may be a result of ineffective or improper use of the vocal mechanism. This may mean putting too much strain on our vocal cords, improper breathing and voice coordination, unresolved psychological conflict etc. These are some common complaints: My voice sounds different. Why can’t people hear me? Why am I running out of breath while speaking? People make fun of my voice. My throat hurts when I speak! I sound nasal or high-pitched. I’m losing my voice! Help is available. Contact us today for more information.

Judy Costigan is a speech-language pathologist in Seattle, WA. My goal is to help students to reach their full individual potentials, regardless of their disabilities! I have worked as a speech and language pathologist for over 35 years. I have been in private practice for over 30 years. I specialize in play-based therapy in natural environments and work with a variety of disabilities. I am PROMPT trained, which gives me the skills to work with challenging articulation problems. I have 30 years of experience working with non-speaking individuals and training them to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices. I am also trained in NEUREO DEVELOPMENTAL TREATMENT, which gives me a strong knowledge base for working with physically challenged individuals. I have a proven successful track record for starting with young children at an early age and working with them for over 10-20 years to help them reach their full potentials! Take the next step and contact Judy Costigan for a consultation.