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Ms. Katie, MS., CCC - SLP 
​Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist & Feeding Therapist

Katie is a speech language pathologist and feeding therapist who has a passion for helping her patients find effective ways to communicate with their loved ones. Her approach to therapy is client-driven. She thrives on building meaningful connections with her families and clients. Katie enjoys feeding treatment and has extensive knowledge in pre-term infant feeding strategies. 

Katie received a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Concordia University-Wiconsin. During her Master’s program Katie specialized in feeding and swallowing disorders. 

Katie has presented at the following conferences:
  • WSHA 2020 on “Preterm Infants and Long-Term Intubation Effects and Implications on Feeding and Swallowing"
  • ASHA 2021 on “Cue-Based Feeding: A Speech-Language Pathology Perspective on Current Protocols and Practices"
  • WAPC 2021 on “Cue-Based Feeding in Preterm Infants: A Speech-Language Pathologist Perspective

She has also completed the following continuing education courses:
  • Feeding First Conference 2021
  • SOFFI Certified Professional 
  • Tongue Ties, Breastfeeding, and the Lactation Savvy Therapist
  • Assessing Skill-Based Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Birth to Three
  • Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Dysphagia 
  • Management of Behaviors During Feeding and Swallowing Intervention
  • Picky Eating Through the Lens of Orofacial Myology
  • Anxious Eaters and Anxious Mealtimes
  • Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Full Oral Motor and Swallowing
  • Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Swallowing Skills
  • Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Lip Functioning 
  • Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Tongue Functioning  

While she is not working Katie enjoys hiking, exploring restaurants in Chicago, and spending time with her family and friends.

“Be curious, not judgemental.”

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