This month, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible Speech-Language Pathoogists at USA University Hospital!
• Amy Henderson • Ashley Moon • Sidney Bulla
Thank you for the compassion, dedication, and expertise you bring to your patients every day! Your work helps individuals communicate, connect, regain confidence, and improve their quality of life in meaningful ways.
From supporting recovery to celebrating communication milestones, the impact you make is truly life-changing!
We appreciate all that you do and are grateful for the excellent care you provide to patients and families!
This month, we proudly celebrate our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists and the life-changing impact they make every day!
From helping a child say their first words to supporting recovery after illness or injury, your compassion, patience, and expertise help patients connect, communicate, and regain confidence.
Thank you for the dedication and care you bring to every interaction!
Your work truly changes lives, and we are so grateful for all that you do!
Join us in celebrating our amazing SLPs by tagging one in the comments and sharing how they’ve made a difference!
Encore Rehabilitation–Arab is excited to announce that we now offer speech therapy services for both Pediatric and Adult patients!
We welcome our Speech-Language Pathologist, Tiffiny Hagan, MS, CCC-SLP!
Tiffiny has been practicing since 2010 and brings a wealth of experience from skilled nursing facilities, home health, private clinics, and the school system. Her knowledge and experience allow her to provide personalized, effective therapy tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
She is passionate about helping individuals improve their communication and quality of life through supportive and compassionate care.
Our Speech Therapy Services include: • Expressive and receptive language • Articulation • Fluency • Feeding and swallowing • Apraxia of speech • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) • Voice • Pragmatics • Literacy • Cognitive-communication
Check out our friend, Hudson! He attends Tender Care Learning Center in Athens where Encore Rehabilitation provide Speech and Occupational Therapy Services! Check out what his mom had to say about the progress Hudson has made as well as the benefits of receiving services at the daycare! We are so proud of Hudson!
“My son, Hudson, was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy two years ago. One of the major developmental delays his diagnosis affects is his speech. Routine is an integral part of managing Hudson’s epilepsy. This is where Encore became, basically, a saving grace. He was able to receive his speech therapy while at school. We did not have to add extra visits, longer car rides, or introduce him into a new environment for him to receive the speech therapy he needs to thrive in life. I will be forever grateful to Encore and their staff for providing Hudson the therapy he needs at his school. -Molli Beth, Hudson’s Mom
Our FREE SCREENINGS for Pediatric Speech and Occupational Therapy Services are now available at these area daycares in Athens and Limestone Counties. Continued therapy services at the daycares are also available!
o Tender Care o Kid’s Journey o Milk and Honey Learning Academy o First Baptist WEE Program o Friendship Methodist Lucas Ferry Campus o Friendship Methodist North Campus o Lil Tot’s o Lindsay Lane MMO Program
Free Screenings will help determine if your child needs further evaluation and intervention and if so, services are conveniently provided at the daycare and billed through insurance. If services are provided, there will be an initial evaluation performed at our clinic with the parents to establish a comprehensive treatment plan that is individualized for your child and your family.
Our Speech Therapists are trained in treating articulation disorders, language disorders, social skills, use of assistive communication devices (i.e. LAMP), as well as working with specialized populations (i.e. down syndrome, autism, hearing impaired, etc.)
Our Occupational Therapists specialize in improving fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and overall developmental milestones, with experience supporting children with conditions such as autism, ADHD, and developmental delays.
Need more information about screenings, our services, or insurance coverage? We are here to help you! Call our clinic for more details! 256-232-1221
Say hello to Rebecca Varnadore Hedegaard, MS, CCC-SLP!
Speech-Language Pathologist Becca is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi and The Mississippi University for Women. She is a Lucedale native and is looking forward to treating patients with speech and language and swallowing needs. Becca is skilled to treat all ages from pediatric to geriatric populations.
Do you or a loved one need Speech Therapy Services? Call Encore! We are here to help!
Pediatric Speech Services Offered:
• Articulation/Phonological Disorders • Speech Delays • Receptive/Expressive Language Skills • Cognitive Skills • Play Skills • Fluency Testing/Stuttering • Feeding/Swallowing Disorders • Home Exercise Program
Adult Speech Services Offered:
• Dysphagia (Swallowing) Therapy • NMES-Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for dysphagia • Cognitive Skills • Memory and Functional Safety Skills • Speech Deficits (Aphasia, Apraxia, & other post-stroke care) • Voice Therapy (related to Parkinson’s, etc.) • Home Exercise Program
Encore Rehabilitation-Leakesville 433 Main Street Leakesville, Mississippi 39451 601-394-4545
Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. would like to welcome Kaitlyn Smith, CCC-SLP, to the Encore Rehab Family!
Kaitlyn joins us as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She obtained her degree from The University of Alabama. She is licensed in Alabama and is nationally certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders.
Kaitlyn has experience working with a wide variety of adult, geriatric, and pediatric populations with a variety of diagnoses and complications including: – Neurogenic disorders- Stroke / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Parkinson’s Disease / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – Trauma complications/Respiratory complications/Artificial Airways – Head and Neck Cancer / Laryngectomy – Dysphagia / Pediatric Feeding Disorder – Autism Spectrum Disorder – Cerebral Palsy – Down Syndrome – Speech Sound Disorders – And more.
Kaitlyn has additional training in the completion of Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) as well as Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Exams.
She enjoys the diversity in her field with the ability to work with such a variety of patients, from helping a child produce their first words to assisting a stroke survivor with the ability to eat and speak again.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and cooking.
Kaitlyn provides Adult and Pediatric Speech Therapy services at Encore Rehabilitation in Athens and Hartselle! Make your appointment with Kaitlyn today!
Encore Rehabilitation – Hartselle, Alabama 256-773-0738
Encore Rehabilitation – Athens, Alabama 256-232-1221
We are proud to share that our Athens clinic just got even better with the launch of our new speech room! 🎉Speech-Language Pathologists Dakota McCurley and Kaitlyn Smith are here to provide expert speech therapy services to support your child’s journey to clearer communication.
Today, we had the joy of seeing one of our young clients, Connor, light up while exploring our new room and sensory area, all while working on his speech goals. 🙂
❓Are you a parent concerned about your child’s speech and language development? We’re here to help! Our Pediatric Rehab Services offer tailored therapies designed to address your child’s unique needs with care and expertise. From speech-sound difficulties to language delays, we’re here to support your family every step of the way. 🌟
Want to learn more? Call or come by our clinic! We’d love to connect with you and discuss how we can support your child’s communication journey!
Encore Rehabilitation-Athens 22423 US Highway 72 East Athens, Alabama 35613 256-232-1221
We are excited to announce that Dakota McCurley, our dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist, has just completed training in the LAMP program (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning)!
The LAMP approach is a groundbreaking method that empowers individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to express themselves through communication. By utilizing motor patterns and targeted vocabulary, it opens up new avenues for meaningful interaction and connection.
Dakota’s commitment to expanding her skills and knowledge demonstrates her dedication to providing the best possible healthcare for our patients. We’re incredibly proud of her achievement and excited about the positive impact it will have on those we serve!
Join us in congratulating Dakota on this significant accomplishment!
Do you have questions about LAMP or other Speech-Language Services? Contact Dakota for more information! She is happy to help!
“What we love about being Speech-Language Pathologists is the ability to help people across the lifespan, from helping infants in the NICU with feeding, watching children gain a voice with augmentative alternative communication devices, to assisting people regain the ability to speak and swallow following brain injuries or strokes. It is very rewarding knowing that what we do is making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.” ~ Encore Rehabilitation Speech Therapy Team at USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital
Thank you for providing outstanding healthcare and truly making a difference! Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Shown here are: Top Row L-R: Bethany Jones, Kayla Powell, Clarissa Pauli Bottom Row L-R: Rachel Schneider, Ashley Terrell, Mary Helen Adams
Hazel is one of our wonderful Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists at Ocean Springs Pediatric Rehab.
She says, “This year marks TWENTY years with Encore Rehab. I asked my kiddos why they like coming to speech or how I help them. THIS is why I love my job! I just love their responses!”
Some of the children’s comments include:
“We love Miss Hazy so much. I make Miss Hazy laugh. We laugh a lot at each other.”
“I come to therapy for speech. Doing speech and talking.”
“You help me with my words and sounds every day.”
“Pop-up Pirate!”
“Because I love to come see you. Can we play Catch the Fox?”
“Cuz I missed you and we do work. We wanna play cards together to match and that’s it.”
“I not know.”
“You always making me say my words. Help me get my words together. Every time I fixin to go, you always give me candy.”
“You my friend. I like you, and your bun in your hair. Help me with flash cards, can do matching, and a lot of stuff.”
“Miss Hazel room! I love you! Play dollhouses?”
Thank you for everything you do, Hazel! We appreciate your dedication to improving the lives of the kids and families in your care.
Need more information about screenings, our services, or insurance coverage? We are here to help you! Call our clinic for more details! 256-232-1221
The LAMP approach is a groundbreaking method that empowers individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to express themselves through communication. By utilizing motor patterns and targeted vocabulary, it opens up new avenues for meaningful interaction and connection.
Do you have questions about LAMP or other Speech-Language Services? Contact Dakota for more information! She is happy to help!
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