Speech-Language Pathologist in Phoenix, AZ

Karen Ruehle-Kumar, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist in Phoenix

Specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Karen Ruehle-Kumar is a speech-language pathologist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and childhood fluency disorders. She provides both assessment and treatment of these communication disorders for children from preschool through elementary school ages.

Karen provides in-home and virtual therapy sessions. Parents are considered active participants in the therapy process. Karen relies on parent input to inform her sessions with each child. She collaborate with parents to create individual plans that help children achieve their best. She is committed to equipping parents to help their child at home, also.

Please contact Karen Ruehle-Kumar by phone or email for a consultation.

Education/Training

Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training & Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, 2018
Stuttering Institute Advanced Training, 2010
University of Texas at Austin, MA, 1984
Baylor University, BS, 1981

Bio

Karen has been practicing speech-language pathology since 1984. She has focused her practice on helping children improve their speech, language and communication skills. Her areas of practice include Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and childhood fluency disorders. Karen has advanced training in both of these areas. She has presented on CAS and fluency disorders.

Karen lives in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a Master Gardener, an avid hiker and loves to travel in the beautiful Southwest with her husband and rescue dog, Coco. Karen and her husband have two grown daughters who are successful historian/teacher and intensive care nurse.

Memberships

American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Apraxia-Kids
Stuttering Foundation

Payments Accepted

Cash

Cost/Session

$100

License:Arizona

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