About Us
About Us
About
Speech-Language Pathologists specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech and language. Speech-language therapy focuses on making progress toward individual goals developed in collaboration with the client’s family and is highly individualized to provide the best possible care and effective outcomes.
At Pediatric Speech & Language Solutions, we provide optimal therapy services that stimulate receptive and expressive language, articulation, fluency, and social pragmatic skills.
Multi-modality tools are utilized to increase success and independence in communication with the intent to help your child communicate their daily wants and needs.
Why Choose Us
Personalized to your child – we offer the following based on your needs:
- Speech and Language therapy session planning to meet each child’s individual goals and objectives
- Looking at the whole picture of a child each time he or she is seen, and taking notice of any new areas of weakness that need to be evaluated and/or targeted
- Educating parents on their rights for their child(ren) in local school systems
- Assisting with creating appropriate services for children receiving speech and language therapy through public or private schools
- Attending Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings upon request
- The setting, modifying, and adjusting goals based on data taken during each therapy session
- Actively listening to parent’s concerns about their child(ren)
- Genuine interest in the children and their families
- Willingness to collaborate with any other professionals that
are working with the child being treated (with parent permission) such as Psychologists, School Teachers, Childcare Providers, Pediatricians, School Speech, and Language Pathologists, etc.
Meet Our Team
Our team is dedicated to providing expertise in speech and language therapy. We offer collaboration with experts across all professionals and settings. Our experienced speech pathologists have received training from top speech pathology graduate programs, and hold their certificates of clinical competency (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association, a nationally recognized level of excellence in the field. We are dedicated to the success of your child.
Jaime Miller, M.A., CCC-SLP
Jaime worked for four years in an elementary school with preschool through fifth grade students doing group, individual, and classroom therapy sessions. Following her work in the Carmel Clay School System, Jaime worked in a pediatric private practice for four years. She conducted individual therapy sessions in her office, and was a Speech and Language Pathologist in the First Steps program for two years. Jaime has completed PROMPT(Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) Level One. Jaime loves working with children and families to help them communicate successfully. Jaime was born and raised in Carmel, Indiana and is a graduate of Carmel High School. After completing her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, Jaime returned to Carmel to work and to raise her two boys with her husband.
Educational Background:
- B.S. and B.S. Ed in Speech and Language Pathology from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio in 1998
- Master of Arts in Speech and Language Pathology from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN in 2000
Skills:
- PROMPT Level One Trained
- Working knowledge of American Sign Language
- Trained in Picture Exchange Communication (PECS)
- Working knowledge of ABA and Verbal Behavior
- Phonological Awareness Training
- Knowledge of 1-2-3 Magic
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Apraxia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hearing Impairment
- Language Processing Disorders
- Learning Disability
- Nonverbal Learning Disability
- Prader Willi Syndrome
- Preschool Voice Disorders
- Stuttering
- Tuberous Sclerosis
Professional Affiliations:
- Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Member of the Indiana Health Professions Bureau
- Autism Society of Indiana
- Autism Society of America
Send Jaime a Message
Nancy Grenda, M.A., CCC-SLP
Nancy is currently a Speech Pathologist for children preschool-4th grade in the Westfield Washington School District and provided First Steps therapy. Prior to her work at Westfield Washington School District, Nancy worked for IU North in Carmel, Indiana for five years. She treated pediatric and adults with varies speech disorders such as stroke, dysphagia, head and neck cancer, apraxia, speech and language disorders. She also has experience working for a home health company, Tendercare providing in home services to both pediatric and adult patients. Services included swallowing issues, speech and language delays, and AAC. Throughout her career, she assessed and treated children with deficits in language, feeding, swallowing, articulation, apraxia and fluency. She has worked with various diagnoses, including Down syndrome, cleft lip and palate, dysphagia, apraxia, autism, and developmental delays. Nancy was born and raised in Olney, Illinois. She moved to Indiana in 1999. Nancy currently resides in Westfield with her husband and five children.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Communication Disorders from Indiana UniversityMaster of Arts in Communication Disorders from Indiana University-1998
Skills:
- Experience working in a life skills classroom, early childhood classroom, hospital setting and outpatient rehabilitative services Experience in developing functional communication with low-tech and high-tech Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Apraxia
- Articulation Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- Feeding/Swallowing
- Language Processing Disorder
- Phonological Processing Disorder
- Social Communication Deficits
- Stuttering
Professional Affiliations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Send Nancy a Message
Jen Menzel, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jen worked for nine years with children at Sacred Heart/Columbia St. Mary’s, treating speech and language disorders in clinic and home settings. Jen has provided First Steps therapy since 2005, and is currently a Speech Pathologist for children preschool-4th grade in the Westfield Washington School District. Throughout her career, she assessed and treated children with defecits in language, feeding, swalling, articulation, and fluency. She worked with various diagnoses, including Down Syndrome, cleft lip and palate, dysphagia, apraxia, autism, and developmental delays. Jen loves working with children and says her passion is helping families help their children learn to communicate successfully. Jen was born and raised in Hartland, Wisconsin. She moved to Indiana in 2005. Jen currently resides in Westfield with her husband and two children.
Educational Background:
- B.S. in Communication Disorders Science and Services from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin in 1993
- Master of Science in Communication Disorders from University of Redlands in Redland, California in 1995
Skills:
- Experience working in a life skills classroom, functional academic classrooms, and emotional disability programs at the elementary and middle school levels
- Experience in developing functional communication with low-tech and high-tech Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Apraxia
- Articulation Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- Feeding/Swallowing
- Language Processing Disorder
- Phonological Processing Disorder
- Social Communication Deficits
- Stuttering
Professional Affiliations:
- Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Send Jen a Message
Brady Albrecht, M.A., CCC-SLP
Brady has worked in the Westfield Washington School District with students grades PreK-4 as well as in their cross-categorical program since 2017. Throughout her career, she has assessed and treated children with various diagnoses, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cleft lip and palate, hearing impairments, language disorders, articulation disorders, and developmental delays. Brady has volunteered as a supervisor for the Butler Aphasia Community since 2017. Brady is passionate about helping children find their voice in the best way for each individual child. Brady was born and raised in Carmel, Indiana is a graduate of Carmel High School, and is a new mom who currently resides in Noblesville with her husband, daughter, and dog.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Butler University Indianapolis, IN in 2014
- M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from Indiana University Bloomington, IN in 2016
Skills:
- Experience in early childhood developmental preschools, functional academic and life skills classrooms
- Experience in developing and implementing functional communication with low-tech and high-tech Augmentative
- Alternative Communication (AAC) devices including TouchChat and CORE vocabulary; working knowledge of Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP)
- Experience working alongside and knowledge of ABA in the classroom setting
- Working knowledge of Expanding Expression Tool (EET)
- Knowledge of Picture Exchange Communication (PECS)
- Working knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Articulation Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cleft Lip and Palette
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Hearing Impairment
- Language Processing Disorder
- Phonological Processing Disorder
- Social Communication Disorder
- Fluency Disorders
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Professional Affiliations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Send Brady a Message
Sarah Ford, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Born and raised in Burlington, Iowa
- Received a BA in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 1997
- Earned a Master of Arts in Speech and Language Pathology in 1999 from Northwestern University
- Lives in Carmel with husband and 3 busy kids.
- Member of American Speech Language and Hearing Association since 2000.
- Indiana license in Speech Language Pathology since 2000.
- Areas of interest include language delay, articulation, apraxia of speech, stuttering
Lora Dodson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Lora worked for six years in Carmel Clay schools primarily at the middle school level and secondarily at the elementary level. Lora provided individual, group, and classroom therapy sessions. She has experience in helping children with articulation, language, fluency, and social communication skills. Lora loves working with and encouraging children and their families to help each child reach their full potential with their daily communication. Lora attended Butler University and received her graduate degree from Indiana University. Lora was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lora resides with her husband and two daughters in Indianapolis.
Tenley Adams, M.S., CCC-SLP
Tenley has worked as a school speech pathologist for 7 years. The last 6 years she has spent working at Clinton Central School Corporation in Michigantown, IN. She has also worked as a First Steps provider and dyslexia reading tutor. Tenley enjoys working with children of all ages and communication needs, but some of her favorite areas include articulation/phonology, literacy-based language therapy, and AAC. Tenley was born and raised in Frankfort, IN, and met her husband while attending Purdue University for her Bachelor’s Degree. She then went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology at Indiana University. Tenley currently resides in Frankfort with her husband and 3-year-old son.
Jaime Miller, M.A., CCC-SLP
Jaime worked for four years in an elementary school with preschool through fifth grade students doing group, individual, and classroom therapy sessions. Following her work in the Carmel Clay School System, Jaime worked in a pediatric private practice for four years. She conducted individual therapy sessions in her office, and was a Speech and Language Pathologist in the First Steps program for two years. Jaime has completed PROMPT(Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) Level One. Jaime loves working with children and families to help them communicate successfully. Jaime was born and raised in Carmel, Indiana and is a graduate of Carmel High School. After completing her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, Jaime returned to Carmel to work and to raise her two boys with her husband.
Educational Background:
- B.S. and B.S. Ed in Speech and Language Pathology from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio in 1998
- Master of Arts in Speech and Language Pathology from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN in 2000
Skills:
- PROMPT Level One Trained
- Working knowledge of American Sign Language
- Trained in Picture Exchange Communication (PECS)
- Working knowledge of ABA and Verbal Behavior
- Phonological Awareness Training
- Knowledge of 1-2-3 Magic
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Apraxia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hearing Impairment
- Language Processing Disorders
- Learning Disability
- Nonverbal Learning Disability
- Prader Willi Syndrome
- Preschool Voice Disorders
- Stuttering
- Tuberous Sclerosis
Professional Affiliations:
- Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Member of the Indiana Health Professions Bureau
- Autism Society of Indiana
- Autism Society of America
Send Jaime a Message
Nancy Grenda, M.A., CCC-SLP
Nancy is currently a Speech Pathologist for children preschool-4th grade in the Westfield Washington School District and provided First Steps therapy. Prior to her work at Westfield Washington School District, Nancy worked for IU North in Carmel, Indiana for five years. She treated pediatric and adults with varies speech disorders such as stroke, dysphagia, head and neck cancer, apraxia, speech and language disorders. She also has experience working for a home health company, Tendercare providing in home services to both pediatric and adult patients. Services included swallowing issues, speech and language delays, and AAC. Throughout her career, she assessed and treated children with deficits in language, feeding, swallowing, articulation, apraxia and fluency. She has worked with various diagnoses, including Down syndrome, cleft lip and palate, dysphagia, apraxia, autism, and developmental delays. Nancy was born and raised in Olney, Illinois. She moved to Indiana in 1999. Nancy currently resides in Westfield with her husband and five children.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Communication Disorders from Indiana UniversityMaster of Arts in Communication Disorders from Indiana University-1998
Skills:
- Experience working in a life skills classroom, early childhood classroom, hospital setting and outpatient rehabilitative services Experience in developing functional communication with low-tech and high-tech Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Apraxia
- Articulation Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- Feeding/Swallowing
- Language Processing Disorder
- Phonological Processing Disorder
- Social Communication Deficits
- Stuttering
Professional Affiliations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Send Nancy a Message
Jen Menzel, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jen worked for nine years with children at Sacred Heart/Columbia St. Mary’s, treating speech and language disorders in clinic and home settings. Jen has provided First Steps therapy since 2005, and is currently a Speech Pathologist for children preschool-4th grade in the Westfield Washington School District. Throughout her career, she assessed and treated children with defecits in language, feeding, swalling, articulation, and fluency. She worked with various diagnoses, including Down Syndrome, cleft lip and palate, dysphagia, apraxia, autism, and developmental delays. Jen loves working with children and says her passion is helping families help their children learn to communicate successfully. Jen was born and raised in Hartland, Wisconsin. She moved to Indiana in 2005. Jen currently resides in Westfield with her husband and two children.
Educational Background:
- B.S. in Communication Disorders Science and Services from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin in 1993
- Master of Science in Communication Disorders from University of Redlands in Redland, California in 1995
Skills:
- Experience working in a life skills classroom, functional academic classrooms, and emotional disability programs at the elementary and middle school levels
- Experience in developing functional communication with low-tech and high-tech Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Apraxia
- Articulation Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- Feeding/Swallowing
- Language Processing Disorder
- Phonological Processing Disorder
- Social Communication Deficits
- Stuttering
Professional Affiliations:
- Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Send Jen a Message
Brady Albrecht, M.A., CCC-SLP
Brady has worked in the Westfield Washington School District with students grades PreK-4 as well as in their cross-categorical program since 2017. Throughout her career, she has assessed and treated children with various diagnoses, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, cleft lip and palate, hearing impairments, language disorders, articulation disorders, and developmental delays. Brady has volunteered as a supervisor for the Butler Aphasia Community since 2017. Brady is passionate about helping children find their voice in the best way for each individual child. Brady was born and raised in Carmel, Indiana is a graduate of Carmel High School, and is a new mom who currently resides in Noblesville with her husband, daughter, and dog.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Butler University Indianapolis, IN in 2014
- M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from Indiana University Bloomington, IN in 2016
Skills:
- Experience in early childhood developmental preschools, functional academic and life skills classrooms
- Experience in developing and implementing functional communication with low-tech and high-tech Augmentative
- Alternative Communication (AAC) devices including TouchChat and CORE vocabulary; working knowledge of Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP)
- Experience working alongside and knowledge of ABA in the classroom setting
- Working knowledge of Expanding Expression Tool (EET)
- Knowledge of Picture Exchange Communication (PECS)
- Working knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)
Populations Served (but not limited to) Children with:
- Articulation Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cleft Lip and Palette
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Hearing Impairment
- Language Processing Disorder
- Phonological Processing Disorder
- Social Communication Disorder
- Fluency Disorders
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Professional Affiliations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Send Brady a Message
Sarah Ford, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Born and raised in Burlington, Iowa
- Received a BA in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 1997
- Earned a Master of Arts in Speech and Language Pathology in 1999 from Northwestern University
- Lives in Carmel with husband and 3 busy kids.
- Member of American Speech Language and Hearing Association since 2000.
- Indiana license in Speech Language Pathology since 2000.
- Areas of interest include language delay, articulation, apraxia of speech, stuttering
Lora Dodson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Lora worked for six years in Carmel Clay schools primarily at the middle school level and secondarily at the elementary level. Lora provided individual, group, and classroom therapy sessions. She has experience in helping children with articulation, language, fluency, and social communication skills. Lora loves working with and encouraging children and their families to help each child reach their full potential with their daily communication. Lora attended Butler University and received her graduate degree from Indiana University. Lora was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lora resides with her husband and two daughters in Indianapolis.
Tenley Adams, M.S., CCC-SLP
Tenley has worked as a school speech pathologist for 7 years. The last 6 years she has spent working at Clinton Central School Corporation in Michigantown, IN. She has also worked as a First Steps provider and dyslexia reading tutor. Tenley enjoys working with children of all ages and communication needs, but some of her favorite areas include articulation/phonology, literacy-based language therapy, and AAC. Tenley was born and raised in Frankfort, IN, and met her husband while attending Purdue University for her Bachelor’s Degree. She then went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology at Indiana University. Tenley currently resides in Frankfort with her husband and 3-year-old son.
