Talking Tots Speech Therapy strives to create comfortable, loving environment for your child's speech therapy journey. We take pride in our individualized therapy plans and look forward to the experiencing progress in the communication process.
Melissa Longhurst, Owner, SLP
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Melissa graduated in 2008 with her Masters degree from Oklahoma State University. She has practiced in a variety of settings from clinics, schools, nursing homes, and schools. She has earned the ACE award for continuing education for over 4 years.
Melissa is level 2 certified in Talk Tools for feeding therapy and has completed courses in electro-stimulation, AFRID, and sensory based feeding.
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Melissa has extensive experience with early intervention and school aged children, serving children as young as 2 weeks in home and in clinic based therapy. Melissa has taken several play based and FloorTime model classes and enjoys play based language development therapy sessions.
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Melissa's experience with children on the autism spectrum spans over the last 10+ years. She collaborates with your child's team of medical and academic professionals. Melissa understands that it a personal family choice, on the type and members of your child's medical and therapy teams and is respectful and excited to collaborate with your team.