Caroline L. Bias, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist

Caroline is a Florida licensed and ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive pediatric experience.  When you call to discuss your child's specific needs you will immediately appreciate Caroline's enthusiasm, knowledge, and concern.

Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, Caroline earned her Bachelor's degree (1995) in Speech Pathology from Oklahoma State University then worked for the Leon County Schools in Tallahassee while earning her Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology at Florida State University.  While at Florida State, Caroline worked as a Graduate Assistant for Dr. Amy Wetherby at the FSU Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) providing support to families and schools helping children with Autism.  She then spent 5 years in Texas successfully treating young children in their natural environments.  Caroline and her growing family relocated and established her Orlando practice in early 2005.

In addition to maintaining  professional licensure, Caroline maintains CPR certification and has training in a variety of specialized areas (e.g., Infant and Toddler Feeding, Oral Motor therapy techniques, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Sensory Processing Disorders, early intervention in the natural environment, and Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorders). Caroline also has special interests in infant reflux (GERD), breastfeeding, and early language development.  Caroline integrates information well and applies evidence based treatment to fit each child's unique needs within the context of their family or childcare setting.    

Recent Publications:

Oral Motor Skills and Breastfeeding Series,

Feed the Baby: when a baby needs extra help

Breastfeeding and the Sensory World of the Baby

Jennifer Hill, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist

Jennifer is a Florida licensed and ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist who has been working in pediatrics for over 7 years.  She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Washington in 1998.  She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Washington in 2001.  While a graduate student at UW, Jennifer worked as a research assistant for Dr. Geraldine Dawson in the Autism Research Studies.  Throughout her schooling, she worked as an in-home behavioral therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).  She has been trained and has vast experience in working with children with ASD using method of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), TEACHH, PECS, and Verbal Behavior.

 In addition to her work with children with autism, Jennifer worked for 6 ½ years at a pediatric outpatient speech/language clinic providing assessments and therapy for children ages 2-18.  At the clinic, she worked with children with a variety of communication disorders including Developmental Apraxia of Speech, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Expressive/Receptive Language Delays, Language Learning Disabilities, Voice Disorders, Dysfluency/Stuttering, and Social Communication Disorders.  She provided individualized treatment as well as running social skills groups.  In addition, she enjoyed working closely with parents, teachers, and other professionals working with the child in order to promote generalized mastery of the skills taught into various environments.

 In August of 2007, Jennifer and her husband relocated to Celebration, Florida.  Jennifer currently works as the Speech Language Pathologist for a K-8 grade school and was recently elected “New Teacher of the Year” for 2007-2008.  She has experience in developing Individualized Education Plans and developing speech/language goals and objectives that are educationally relevant and promote academic success in the classroom. 

Jennifer loves her job as a Speech Language Pathologist and gets true satisfaction in helping children develop into their full potential.