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Speech Language & Learning Place
At SLLP, Chris and Karol evaluate your child's language strengths and weaknesses. Treatment involves developing an individually tailored plan to address your child's unique needs. Barring mishap, The speech language pathologists (SLP) always work with the same kids, ensuring consistency and security. Since they work with kids between birth and early adolescence, adapting to their changing needs, both your child and you can trust that the SLPs will be there to see your child succeed.
Language is a window through which we experience the world. Without the ability to connect words and concepts, true connection to and interactions with friends, family, and society are monumentally difficult. Ensuring that your children have the communication skills that allow them to interact with thier world is the greatest give you can give them.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
A SLP identifies and treats communication problems related to language and speech. Speech therapists work with patients that may have aprazia, dysphasia (swallowing disorders), articulation, fluency, language, or voice disorder. Speech-Language Pathologists work to improve communication skills through structured play activities, vocal exercises and cognitive therapies.
Speech-Language Pathologists are required to complete a master's degree along with completing clinical experience and obtain proper certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). CCC-SLP means the speech language pathologists have a certificate of clinical conpetency and meet the continuing education hours required to remain certified. In addition, A requirements for Nebrasaka licensure also have to be maintained.
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Christine Kemp ~ Owner ~ Speech-Language Pathologist
Chris received her master's in Communication Disorders from UNK. She worked as a school based SLP for more than ten years before joining Karol in starting a pediatric private clinic in 2001. She has experience working with children with Autism, Behavior Disorders, Hearing Impairment, and Augmentative / Alternate Communication. Chirs loves working with the physical and occupational therapists and quickly found out she loves working with horses too.
Chris enjoys work the most after 9am. She enjoys spending time at work but loves any moment with her family, especially her new granddaughter. |
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Karol Pickerill ~ Owner ~ Speech-Language Pathologist
Karol started her undergraduate work at UNL and completed her graduate degree at UNK. She has been an itinerant speech language pathologist for various schools working in the homebase programs, preschool/toddler centers, and the K-12 school programs. She also has worked in the hospital setting and as needed in several nursing homes. Experiences included dysphagia (swallowing disorders), augmentative/alternative communication, autism and speech language deficits.
Karol is very dedicated to her work but enjoys spending free time with family, especially her grandchildren. |
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Sarah Ward ~ Speech-Language Pathologist
Sarah is currently finishing up her master's degree in Communitcation Disorders at UNK. She has a teaching certificate. Sarah has undergraduate hours in speech and language and is a natural with the children.
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Mary Lee Whitney ~ Secretary
Mary Lee has a Degree in Parts Management and certificate in Small Business Management from CCC. She is currently employed full time in a school system as a Technology Paraprofessional. Mary Lee works at SLLP part time doing office work.
She enjoys seeing the accomplishments of the children that go through the clinic.
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Pat ~ Clerical
Pat has been involved in bookkeeping for more than twenty years. She helps keep the business going with all the 'behind the scenes' jobs. She is a family orientated person and enjoys every moment with them. She also likes crafts, reading, and needle work.
"I have this job, simply to keep you young whippersnappers in line." ~Pat |
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Kristi Spracklen ~ Horse Handler ~ Office Staff
Kristi graduated from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, IA with an Associate of Applied Science in Equine Management. She is currently working on a bachelor of business at Doane College. |
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Heather Mohling ~ Horse Handler ~ Office Assistant
Heather graduated from Central Community College with a Business Degree. She is also Animal Health and Science Certified. She has a background in accounting as well.
Heather enjoys spending time with her husband, three girls and pets. |
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