Hope Hagerman, M.A. CF-SLP
Bethanie Johnson
Daley Johnston
Daley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Central Arkansas in May, 2014. She then earned a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Louisiana Tech University in May, 2016. Daley is known for her passion for working with children. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, embroidery, reading and working out. She also likes to support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. When asked what super-human power she would possess, if possible, she said she would like the ability to become invisible when convenient.
Daley has been trained in the Picture Exchange Communications System (PECS), which allows children who have little or no communication abilities a means of communicating non-verbally. Children using PECS are taught to approach another person and give them a picture of a desired item in exchange for that item. After intensive therapy, children can use PECS to communicate a request, a thought, or anything that can reasonably be displayed or symbolized on a picture card. Additionally, Daley has been trained in Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP). LAMP is a therapeutic approach based on neurological and motor learning principles. The goal is to give individuals who are nonverbal or have limited verbal abilities a method of independently and spontaneously expressing themselves in any setting. LAMP focuses on giving the individual independent access to vocabulary on voice output Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices that use consistent motor plans for accessing vocabulary.
Katherine Melson, M.A., CF-SLP
Katherine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Ouachita Baptist University and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Louisianna Tech University. She loves working with children to identify their needs. She also likes to discover a child’s interests to help motivate them so they can thrive in their environment. She is passionate about helping individuals gain as much independence as they can through their speech. In her free time, Katherine loves sewing, playing piano, crafting, restoring furniture, and caring for others. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Katherine participates in local church activities. If she had one superpower, it would be time travel so she could experience different times in history. She is certified in Lively Letters and is working towards her PECS certification.
Haylynn Beall
Haylynn graduated from Harding University, in Searcy, with a Master of Science in Communication Disorders in May, 2016. She is looking forward to getting certifications in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) training. In her spare time, Haylynn likes doing mission work, cooking, reading, hiking, running and watching the Razorbacks. Her favorite memory is sky-diving in New Zealand! But, she has other things to cross of her bucket list, such as traveling to Europe, spending Christmas in Disney World and running a full marathon (she has already ran a half!).
Haylynn has been trained in the Picture Exchange Communications System (PECS), which allows children who have little or no communication abilities a means of communicating non-verbally. Children using PECS are taught to approach another person and give them a picture of a desired item in exchange for that item. After intensive therapy, children can use PECS to communicate a request, a thought, or anything that can reasonably be displayed or symbolized on a picture card. Haylynn has also been trained in LSVT Loud treatment. LSVT Loud improves vocal loudness by stimulating the muscles of the voice box (larynx) and speech mechanism through a systematic hierarchy of exercises.
Bethanie Johnson
Daley Johnston
Daley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Central Arkansas in May, 2014. She then earned a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Louisiana Tech University in May, 2016. Daley is known for her passion for working with children. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, embroidery, reading and working out. She also likes to support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. When asked what super-human power she would possess, if possible, she said she would like the ability to become invisible when convenient.
Daley has been trained in the Picture Exchange Communications System (PECS), which allows children who have little or no communication abilities a means of communicating non-verbally. Children using PECS are taught to approach another person and give them a picture of a desired item in exchange for that item. After intensive therapy, children can use PECS to communicate a request, a thought, or anything that can reasonably be displayed or symbolized on a picture card. Additionally, Daley has been trained in Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP). LAMP is a therapeutic approach based on neurological and motor learning principles. The goal is to give individuals who are nonverbal or have limited verbal abilities a method of independently and spontaneously expressing themselves in any setting. LAMP focuses on giving the individual independent access to vocabulary on voice output Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices that use consistent motor plans for accessing vocabulary.
Katherine Melson, M.A., CF-SLP
Katherine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Ouachita Baptist University and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Louisianna Tech University. She loves working with children to identify their needs. She also likes to discover a child’s interests to help motivate them so they can thrive in their environment. She is passionate about helping individuals gain as much independence as they can through their speech. In her free time, Katherine loves sewing, playing piano, crafting, restoring furniture, and caring for others. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Katherine participates in local church activities. If she had one superpower, it would be time travel so she could experience different times in history. She is certified in Lively Letters and is working towards her PECS certification.
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