Welcome to Little Dandelion Speech and Feeding Therapy Speech Therapy
About Us
At Little Dandelion, our mission is to support and nurture every word, every voice, every day. We are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their communication and feeding goals through personalized, evidence-based therapy, ensuring that every client receives the compassionate and comprehensive care they deserve.
Services
At Little Dandelion, we offer a variety of intervention services for children and young adults:
speech therapy
Speech therapy is the evaluation and treatment of delays and disorders related to speech and language. Speech therapy can treat a range of issues, including:
- articulation disorders
- phonological disorders
- fluency (stuttering)
- language disorders
- nonverbal communicators (AAC)
- social language deficits
- childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
feeding therapy
Feeding involves complex relationships between our sensory, motor, and regulatory systems. Feeding problems can be caused by deficits in any number of areas, thus feeding addresses all areas of feeding, including:
- sensory issues
- oral motor skills
- medical conditions
- behavior
- social dynamics
- environmental influences
lactation counseling
Breastfeeding is a complicated and multifaceted process. Lactation counseling can help with all aspects of breastfeeding, including:
- establishing a comfortable latch
- positioning
- milk supply
- pumping
- bottle-feeding expressed breastmilk
- establishing plans for mothers returning to work
- weaning
group sessions
Group sessions are a great opportunity to learn ways to help your child’s speech and language development in a fun and supportive environment. Group sessions are typically once per week for 8 weeks. Group session availability is dependent on demand. Groups include:
- mommy and me classes
- preschool language
- social skills
About Us
About Kari
As a speech-language pathologist and infant feeding specialist, I hold a master’s degree in communication disorders from the University of North Texas and certification in lactation counseling. Since 2016, I have worked to help children and their families to overcome communication barriers and support mealtime success. As a mother of two young children, I have personally experienced the stress and anxiety of parenting children with feeding and communication struggles. That is why at Little Dandelion, parents, caregivers, and family members are integral parts of the treatment process.
--Kari Lynn Paul, MS, CCC-SLP, MHA, CLC
professional Training
articulation and voice
Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP)-Nancy Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP
Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)- Edyth Strand PhD, CCC-SLP
Sound Card System- Erin Bernett, MS, CCC-SLP
Veolpharyngeal Insufficiency and Incompetence- Ann Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA
feeding
Vital Stim Certified
Myofascial Release for Dysphagia and Voice
Kinesiotaping for Dysphagia
Responsive Feeding- Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing- Catherine Shaker, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Anxious Eaters/Anxious Mealtimes- Marsha Dunn-Klein, MEd, OTR/L
Supportive Treatment of Eating in Preschoolers (STEPS+)- Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC-SLP
Sensory Motor Feeding Therapy- Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy-Simon Says
Certification in Lactation Consulting- Healthy Children’s Project
language
DIR 101 Introduction to Floortime
Gestalt Language Processing/Natural Language Acquisition- Alexandria Zakos, MS, CCC-SLP/L
Trauma-Based Relational Intervention- Dr. Karyn Purvis
More Than Words® Program for Parents of Autistic Children or Children Who May Benefit From Social Communication Support- The Hanen Centre
About Us
About Lindsay
As a Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from West Coast University, I am passionate about helping children build meaningful, functional communication skills that carry over into everyday life at home, school, and in the community. I have experience working with children with speech sound disorders, language delays, social communication differences, and those who use or benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Before entering speech-language pathology, I worked for three years as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). This background allows me to thoughtfully incorporate evidence-based behavioral strategies into therapy while keeping sessions engaging and child-centered.
I believe that children learn best through connection and play. I take a family-centered approach and strive to create a supportive, encouraging environment where each child feels confident, motivated, and successful in their communication.
-Lindsay Rubino, MS, SLP-CF