Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Let’s Have A New Conversation

As a parent, when your child is having trouble speaking, we know it can be both overwhelming and heartbreaking. All you want is to hear 4 simple words: “I Love You, Mama.” We want you to know that our speech therapists have the tools, resources and strategies for your child to give you the #1 thing your heart needs right now: Hope.

Behaviors You May Notice First
4-7 MONTHS
  • Your child isn’t babbling (e.g. bababa, dadada)
14-18 MONTHS
  • Has only a few words
  • Not imitating simple sounds, words
  • Not imitating simple actions or gestures
  • Not pointing to or identifying familiar objects (15 months)
18 MONTHS
  • Not understanding what people say
  • Using less than 25 words
24 MONTHS
  • Not putting 2 words together
  • Saying less than 50 words
2-3 YEARS
  • Not playing well with other children
  • Not talking to other children
3 YEARS +
  • Difficulty understanding what your child is saying (unintelligibility)
  • Difficulty engaging with peers in pretend or imaginative play
  • Demonstrates a “loss” of language or words
At Milestone, we’re ready to have a new conversation about the infinite potential your child has and how our therapists can help you build the positive foundation necessary for success.

Talk to one of our speech therapists about your child today. 

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From An Empowered Parent

“Wooohoooo! She’s absolutely the most passionate Speech Language Pathologist we have ever met!  We are so lucky to have her!!!!”

@wonderwomanpauline

With Speech Therapy, Our Focus Is Clear

We treat a wide range of speech, language and social communication disorders for kids who have different levels of abilities.  Our goal is to determine what tools and strategies are best for each individual child and specific areas we focus on include:

  • Articulation & Cognition
  • Expressive and Receptive language
  • Fluency
  • Feeding and Swallowing
  • Form (phonology, morphology, syntax)
  • Hearing
  • Social communication (greeting, commenting, asking questions)
  • Pragmatics
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Meet Your Milestone

Speech Therapists

The support you need to create the results you want for your child. Our expert team of speech therapists are passionate about what they do and love communicating positivity, joy and hope to your child so they can thrive.
Speech Therapist

Alyssa C., MS, CF-SLP

FUN FACT

I am a Disney fanatic!

 

MY WHY

I want to have a positive impact on my clients and families by helping clients to establish their voice and use it to advocate for themselves.

Alyssa was born and raised in San Diego. She earned a certificate in Deaf Studies at Mesa Community College, then transferred to San Diego State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Alyssa earned her Master’s degree from Biola University.
While completing her undergraduate studies she worked in an adult transition program as well as providing in-home services as a behavioral therapist.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Her and her husband love taking their daughters on trips to the zoo, Seaworld, and Disneyland! 🙂

Evelyn C., MS, CCC-SLP

FUN FACT

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MY WHY

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Speech Therapist

Kelly F., BA, SLPA

FUN FACT

I am a huge Jane Austen fan and I have read all of her books!

 

MY WHY

I find so much joy in assisting every individual in finding their voice and communicating with people around them.

Kelly is originally from Indiana, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree  in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University. 

Prior to moving to San Diego, Kelly lived in Chicago and provided speech and language services for 10 years in the Chicago Public School system. Kelly is devoted to helping every child achieve their communication goals. 

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling.

Kelsey I., MA, CCC-SLP

FUN FACT

I have an identical twin sister. We have attended the Twins Days Festival every single year since 1995!

 

MY WHY

I love the simple joy that comes from helping kids learn, play, and grow.

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Speech Therapist

Maddy P., MS, CF-SLP

FUN FACT

I enjoy surfing in my free time.

 

MY WHY

I’ve always been interested in working with other people, so helping others find ways to communicate and connect really stood out to me.

Maddy is a North Carolina native. She attended University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she earned her BA in psychology, before going on to complete her masters degree in speech language pathology at Appalachian State University.

Maddy is passionate about working with others to help them reach their unique goals.

In her free time Maddy enjoys spending time in the ocean, reading, and watching movies.

Speech Therapist

Kassandra P., MS, CCC-SLP

FUN FACT

I enjoy roller skating and snacking on charcuterie boards.

 

MY WHY

I want to help people find their voice.

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Speech Therapist

Autumn S., MS, CCC-SLP

Director of Speech Therapy

FUN FACT

I know the song lyrics to way too many songs, and can memorize the lyrics to a new song after hearing it 2-3 times.

 

MY WHY

It is the absolute best feeling to hear a child say their first words or advocate for themselves for the first time.

Autumn earned her master’s degree from California State University San Marcos in speech language pathology in 2015 where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a minor in linguistics in 2013.

Autumn has provided speech and language services for children with a variety of speech and language disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Dysphagia (swallowing disorders), articulation and phonological disorders, pragmatic language disorders, and receptive and expressive language disorders.

Autumn is passionate about providing individualized care to help children and families meet their goals.

In her free time, Autumn enjoys baking, spending time with her family and dog, and traveling the world.

 

TRAININGS + CERTIFICATIONS

  • PROMPT Trained

Lauren S., MS, CF-SLP

FUN FACT

I am also a yoga instructor.

 

MY WHY

I wanted to find a career that involved meaningful communication and interaction with people, to help others communicate their experiences, and to help people feel heard.

Lauren has spent most of her life in San Diego and has had the opportunity to live in many parts of San Diego.

She has a B.A. in Sociocultural Anthropology from the University of California, San Diego, and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, San Marcos.

As a graduate student, she worked in a variety of settings: an elementary school; the acute, rehabilitation, and transitional care units of a hospital; as well as adult and pediatric private outpatient clinics. Since graduating, she has worked in an acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital, in addition to working here at Milestone.

In her free time, she loves to practice yoga and Pilates, paint, draw, do ceramics, read as often as she can, and spend as much time as she can with her beautiful family. Lauren also loves to spend time in nature and feels her best surrounded by trees.

Speech Therapist

Kelsey S., M.S., CCC-SLP

Lead Speech Therapist

FUN FACT

I played college softball!

 

MY WHY

I love celebrating small victories and making a difference in someone’s life.

Kelsey is from Connecticut. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education from University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2015.
After graduation, Kelsey worked in Early Intervention where she collaborated with other SLP’s.
During this time, she became very interested in speech and language and went back to school. Kelsey received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Sacred Heart University in 2019.
In my free time, I like exploring San Diego with my dog, Olive, shopping, and crafting with my Cricut machine.
TRAININGS + CERTIFICATIONS
  • Intro to PROMPT Training
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It can sometimes be difficult to know if a service is needed for your child.  That’s why at Milestone Pediatric Therapy we offer free consultations to help guide you to the best treatment for your family.  Our therapists’ goal is to get you the help you need and for your family to be empowered to make the next best choice for your child.  Additionally, speaking with your doctor is also helpful to decide if therapy is needed.

    • Apraxia & Oral Motor Deficits
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Auditory Processing & Reading Difficulties
    • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
    • Down syndrome
    • Feeding / Swallowing difficulties
    • Global Developmental Delay
    • Speech Language Day
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Neurological Conditions
    • Rett Syndrome
    • Stroke

  • At Milestone, we make it fun!  We help your child learn how to improve their speech, their sounds, their fluency, articulation and/or resonance.  And, if necessary, we also focus on helping them put together words, share thoughts, ideas and feelings.  We also help your child use proper grammar, syntax and content so their verbal and nonverbal communication gives them the tools they need to fully engage with peers and family members.

Let’s Connect

We would like to meet with you and your family to determine how we can help.

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