Pediatric Speech Therapy
The speech-language pathologists at Monroe Carell can evaluate and treat your child with communication disorders. They also offer services for feeding and swallowing disorders.
Our faculty members also work with the Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic to evaluate and care for chronically ill children with complex airway (voice box, windpipe), pulmonary (lung), upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach), sleep and feeding disorders.
We provide all other outpatient speech-language pathology services through the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center.
Meet Your Care Team
Jennifer H. AskSLP
- Autism Disorders, Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Language Disorders, Stuttering / Fluency Therapy
Beth H. BowldsSLP
- Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Language Disorders
Lena M. DimitSLP
- Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Language Disorders
Shannon N. GuarnereSLP
- Feeding / Swallowing Therapy, Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology
Caswell M. JeffersonIII, SLP
- Autism Disorders, Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Language Disorders, Stuttering / Fluency Therapy
Abigail A. LeofskyMS, CCC-SLP
- Autism Disorders, Hearing and Speech, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Pathology, Speech and Language Disorders
Why Choose Pediatric Speech Therapy at Vanderbilt
- Certified therapists
We have over 40 therapists who are highly trained and qualified to provide the best therapy for your child. Our therapists are important team members of the Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Monroe Carell, providing the specialized care your child needs in these settings.
- Family centered care
Our family-centered care means we create therapy plans based on your family's priorities and goals for your child. We foster wellness and a desire to participate in better health not just in childhood but as your child transitions to adulthood.
- Collaborative care
We collaborate with experts from the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. We also work in partnership with your child's primary care doctor and school.
- Child-friendly facilities
We designed our facilities, including our pediatric rehabilitation gyms, to make your child feel engaged and inspired as they improve their health through therapy.