Sholeh Shahinfar, M.A., CCC-SLP
Sabra Gelfond, M.A., CCC-SLP
Brooke Leiman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech/Language
Pathologist
California State University- Long Beach, M.A.
Speech/Language Pathologist
University of Maryland College Park, M.A.
Specialization: Fluency
Executive Director
George Washington University, M.A.
Monica Maines, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dianna Jemmott, B.S., SLP-A
Vanessa Cabrera, M.A., CCC-SLP
Clinical Director
SUNY College at Buffalo, M.S.
Specialization: Evaluations
Specialization: Bi-Lingual SLP (Spanish)
Speech Assistant
Howard University, B.S.
Keisha Matthews, M.S., CF-SLP
Tanya Boerger, M.S.Ed., BCBA
Amanda Guenther, M.A., CCC-SLP
Howard University
Washington, DC
Behavior Analyst
Johns Hopkins University, M.S.Ed.
Betty Soret
Randy Buchner, M.A., CCC-SLP
Felicia Williamson, M.S., CF-SLP
Cognitive Skills Trainer
Howard University, M.S.
Specialization: Communication Technology
Lehman College, M.A.
Sabra Gelfond, MA, CCC-SLP
A graduate from George Washington University, Ms. Gelfond has over twenty years of experience in speech/language intervention. She holds graduate degrees in Education and Human Development as well as in Speech/Language Pathology. Ms. Gelfond has worked extensively with children who have speech, language, reading, and behavior disorders, including working with school systems and other agencies requiring IFSP and IEP development and implementation. Ms. Gelfond received the 2000 Leadership Award for recognition of her role, in bringing computer-based training programs and solutions to children. She is the author of the MAP program, an innovative tool for training parents and other professionals who work with language-impaired toddlers, such as those with autism spectrum disorders. Ms. Gelfond has been featured in The Washington Post, on National Public Radio, and in professional journals. She has authored numerous articles on learning struggles in children. She has been a speaker at parent groups, schools and other organizations.
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Monica S. Maines, MS, CCC/SLP
Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Monica completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Graduate degree in Communication Disorders before locating to the DC area in 1994. Monica has treated a variety of children over the years, most recently focusing on children with motor planning disorders, language delays and organizational challenges. In addition to providing direct treatment, Monica also has extensive diagnostic experience and works closely with Learning Specialists, local pediatricians and schools.
"I believe that the each child is unique and by working with parents and other professionals, strengths and weaknesses can be identified and appropriate steps can be taken to help children reach their full potential."
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Amanda Guenther MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Amanda received her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Maryland. Amanda has experience in assessing and treating children with expressive and receptive language delays, articulation disorders, and learning disabilities. She has been trained in PROMPT, a tactile treatment approach for children with articulation disorders and motor speech delays. She has extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, particularly with the Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB) method. She enjoys working with children from ages 2 through 18, with a slight preference for the 2-5 year-old age range.
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Nancy DeVierno MA, CCC-SLP
Nancy DeVierno received her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Maryland- College Park. Her candidacy paper was on language acquisition in Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). She has worked in the autism field for over 20 years (including training from Dr. Michael Powers). She sees clients in our office and in private and public schools. She has extensive experience working with children with pervasive developmental disorders (Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS), language delays (including mental retardation), phonological disorders, emotional and learning disabilities, and dyslexia. She also works with adults for accent reduction. Her professional associations include: American Speech-Language Hearing Association and Maryland Speech-Language Hearing Association (where she has served on one committee). Additionally, she has been a member for over 20 years of Autism Society of America (ASA) and was a former board member of the Montgomery County chapter of ASA.
Brooke Leiman, MA, CCC-SLP
Brooke received her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Maryland. She has experience in the assessment and treatment of children with expressive and receptive language delays, articulation disorders, autism spectrum disorder and pragmatic disorders. She has a special interest in working with children with fluency disorders.
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Latha Pothuri MA, CCC-SLP
Bi-Lingual Speech/Language Pathologist
Latha Pothuri is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 21 years of working experience. She received a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology from Brooklyn College, New York. Latha received her training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and continued to work there as part of a team at the Speech/Language and Learning Center for 9 years. During tenure at Mount Sinai, she provided departmental presentations, training of graduate students as well as education for pediatric and neurology residents in the area of speech/language disorders. Latha's professional experience includes evaluation and treatment of toddlers through adolescents with varied communication needs in hospital, school and private practice settings. Her expertise includes autism, pervasive developmental disorders, phonological disorders, fluency disorders, language disorders, and language/learning disabilities. In addition to her experience, Latha is bi-lingual in Hindi/Urdu and performs evaluations in those languages.
Randy Buchner, MA, CCC-SLP
A graduate of Lehman College, Randy has over twenty years of experience as a speech/language pathologist during which she has worked in public schools, special education programs and private practice. The majority of Randys experience has been with toddler, preschool and elementary school-aged children.
Felicia Williamson
Felicia is a Speech-Language Pathologist who joined the National Speech team in August 2008. She has a M.S. in Speech and Language Pathology with a specialization in Communication Technology from Howard University and loves working with children. Felicia has a particular interest in assisting children who struggle with communication impairments and has experience aiding children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Felicia specializes in augmentative alternative communication, with an emphasis on high-tech devices.
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Tanya Boerger
Tanya completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, and her graduate degree in Special Education at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. She also completed all requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2007. Tanya has extensive experience in developing and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior (ABA/VB) programs. She has worked in home and school settings, and has experience working with children of all ages. In addition to her interests in ABA/VB, Tanya also has experience in developing behavior intervention plans to decrease problem behavior.
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Sholeh Shahinfar, MA, CCC-SLP
Sholeh is a graduate of the University of Maryland and California State University, Long Beach in Communication Disorders. She is a highly skilled clinician with experience in the evaluation and treatment of both children and adults. She has worked in a variety of settings, including public schools, outpatient rehabilitation facilities and home settings. Sholeh has experience with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome using Floortime methods and has conducted social skills groups. She has experience assessing and treating children with Apraxia, as well as articulation disorders Sholeh has experience with preschool, elementary and middle school children as well as adult stroke patients. Sholeh is fluent in Farsi.
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