Advantage Speech Therapy Services, Inc.


“Together we can make a difference”

ASTS Offers...

Standardized Speech and Language Evaluations
Individualized Treatment Plans
Individual Therapy Sessions (In-Home Or Daycare Center)
Constant Feedback and Resources Available to Families
ASHA/GA Licensed SLP In a Private Clinical Practice
Early Intervention for Children 5 And Under

ASTS Background

As the owner of ASTS, Inc., I graduated from the College of Wooster in 1995 with an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Psychology. I then worked for 3 years in the Manatee County School District in Florida after which I graduated from Valdosta State University with a Masters in Education in May 2000. During my three years in Gwinnett County, post graduate, I earned my Certificate of Clinical Competence while also simultaneously working for other private therapy companies on the side. ASTS was founded in 2002. I am an ASHA member and am both nationally and state certified with continuing post graduate education courses to continue to develop my knowledge in the field. I have experience in, but am not limited to, Articulation/Phonological disorders, Developmental Delays, Autism/PDD, and Down Syndrome.

ASTS Mission

To provide a warm and loving environment where children love to play and play to learn and where parents and caregivers learn strategies to carryover skills and enhance therapeutic progress.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD NEEDS SPEECH THERAPY?

Review the Developmental Milestone Chart for children ages birth to 5 to see if your child is understanding and talking at an age appropriate level. You may also review additional charts here.

THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT

ASTS provides 1-to-1 therapy in your home or child’s daycare. A team approach is encouraged if other therapists also work with your child.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THERAPY?

If not already done, an evaluation will be conducted to determine if therapy is necessary.
A mutually agreeable time will be established 2x/week for 30 minute sessions, initially.
A treatment plan with goals will be established for at least a 6 month period of time and as goals are mastered, new ones will be developed.
Activities and resources will be made available to families to carryover skills for practice.
Goals are continually assessed informally and are re-evaluated every 6 months. Additional evaluations will be conducted as necessary to determine formal progress.

AREAS SERVICED*

Around Metro-Atlanta, Georgia: Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Roswell, Woodstock, Town Lake and Canton.

* Locations Subject to Change