Amy  Menacher M.S. CCC-SLP

Amy is a family-centered pediatric speech therapist who is passionate about helping children find their voice. She obtained her master's degree in speech pathology at Illinois State University, where she gained the skills to treat the whole child. Amy utilizes her expertise in speech and language therapy to help children of all ages become more confident communicators in clinical and elementary school settings. She strongly encourages parents and caregivers to be involved in the speech therapy process by teaching them her cues and skills. Amy believes that children can only grow when they feel secure and heard, so she prioritizes creating a nurturing and joyful environment. Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys spending time with her family, going for walks, trying out recipes from Pinterest, and deepening her faith.

Amy's areas of expertise include:

• Articulation and Phonological disorders
• Fluency
• Late Talkers
• Expressive and receptive language delays
• Language comprehension
• AAC and functional communication
• Vocabulary
• Social communication