Here at A to Z Pediatric Therapy we work with children from birth to high school. While we see children with a variety of diagnoses, our therapists specialize in working with children on the autism spectrum, children with apraxia of speech, and children with feeding difficulties. We believe a multidisciplinary approach is best for children, and regularly collaborate with other professionals, teachers and caregivers. Similarly, while most clients will see only one of our therapists, we are always observing one another, discussing plans of care, and collaborating. This allows us to give our clients the best support we can provide. Meet our A to Z team below!
Amanda is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of A to Z Pediatric Therapy, LLC. Through her undergraduate and graduate work, as well as her career, Amanda has received extensive training and over 16+ years of experience working with children with Apraxia of Speech, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Feeding Disorders, Cerebral Palsy.
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Experience and Training
• PROMPT • SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Approach to Feeding • Beckman Oral-Motor Protocol • ALERT program for self-regulation • Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and Floortime models • American Sign Language • Cerebral Palsy • Autism Spectrum Disorders • ADD/ADHD • Down Syndrome • Feeding Disorders • Apraxia of Speech • Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Apraxia of Speech
Services
• Language Therapy • Feeding Therapy • Articulation Therapy • Social Skills Therapy
Jourdan earned her bachelor and master degrees from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Jourdan has experience working in hospitals, pediatric outpatient rehab facilities, private practices, home settings and in the schools. Jourdan has additional experience working in early intervention, and with children with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Feeding Disorders, Articulation Disorders, and Down Syndrome.
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Experience and Training
• SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Approach to Feeding • PROMPT • Beckman Oral-Motor Protocol • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Feeding Disorders • Down Syndrome • Apraxia of Speech • Articulation Disorders • Early Intervention • Social Pragmatic Disorders • Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders • ADD/ADHD • SOFFI Method (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants) • Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Apraxia of Speech
Services
• Language Therapy • Feeding Therapy • Articulation Therapy • Social Skills Therapy
Lindsey began working at A to Z in June 2016. She received her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Lindsey has spent the last 3 years working in the Fulton County School System and was named Professional of the Year in 2017.
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Experience and Training
• PROMPT • Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Apraxia of Speech• Articulation Disorders • Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Social Language Disorders
Services
• Articulation Therapy • Language Therapy • Social Skills Therapy
Yvonne Bolin joined A to Z in August 2017 with over 14 years of global experience as a Speech Language Pathologist. She has worked school, rehab, private practice and hospital settings. Yvonne earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Marquette University and her Master’s Degree from Arizona State University.
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Experience and Training
Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Apraxia of Speech • Articulation Disorders • Early Intervention • Social Pragmatic Disorders • Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders • PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) • Lindamood-Bell Certified • Rosenfeld-Johnson Certified
Services
• Articulation Therapy • Language Therapy • Social Skills Therapy • Bi-lingual Therapy (German/English) • Myofunctional Therapy
Heidi St. John, M.S., CCC-SLP
Heidi St. John earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Valdosta State University. She has gained experience working in the hospital setting on the acute as well as rehab floors, the public school systems, and has spent the past 13 years working in the private practice setting exclusively with pediatrics. Heidi joined the A to Z team in June 2018.
Experience and Training
• SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Approach to Feeding • Beckman Oral-Motor Protocol • Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and Floortime models • Cerebral Palsy • Autism Spectrum Disorders • ADD/ADHD • Down Syndrome • Feeding Disorders • Apraxia of Speech • Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Apraxia of Speech
Services
• Language Therapy • Feeding Therapy • Articulation Therapy • Social Skills Therapy
Kayla moved to the Atlanta area in the spring of 2016 and immediately joined the A to Z Pediatric Team as office manager. She spent most of her life prior to the “big move” in Montgomery, Alabama. Kayla spent 6 summers on staff at Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults (ASCCA) in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama, serving as both a camp counselor and program staff member running adventure courses, and eventually as the head counselor for two summers. After her time at camp, Kayla worked for 3 years as the primary caregiver for an elderly man with dementia. Kayla currently lives in Decatur and spends her free time cooking and taking her dogs, Clarke and Wade, hiking.