Speech Language Pathologist
Katie Keenan holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toledo in Ohio, as well as a certificate in interprofessional teaming. Katie developed a passion for childhood development when a family friend was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Although aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are often discussed in the education of a speech therapist, Katie discovered ABA through her work at a clinic during her graduate studies. This experience allowed her to understand the importance of open-mindedness and collaboration while also giving her the chance to share her expertise as an SLP.
Using a child-led approach when working with children, Katie specializes in following their interests and embedding therapeutic techniques into their play. Additionally, she has experience with implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) modalities and using a Gestalt Language Processing approach to assess and address a child’s communication needs, promoting communication across various environments.
The most rewarding part of Katie’s day is playing and engaging with her clients while seeing them grow toward independence. She is a kid at heart.
In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, and her son, Ezekiel, drinking handcrafted espressos, and experimenting with herbs and spices in her kitchen.
