924 N. Kentucky St., Kingston, TN 37763

Exceptional Speech Therapy

We work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children.

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Speech Pathology Associates

Speech Pathology Associates provides assistance for clear speaking, learning language, recovery of language, swallowing and voice disorders. We work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children.

Our SLPs also provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders (autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders) and work with people who don’t have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn how to communicate more effectively.

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Speech Pathology Associates

924 N. Kentucky St., Kingston, TN 37763

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    Our Services

    Speech Therapy for A Variety of Needs

    Speech Disorders

    Speech disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently (e.g., stuttering is a form of disfluency) or has problems with his or her voice or resonance.

    Language Disorders

    Language disorders occur when a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings (expressive language).

    Social Communication Disorders

    Social communication disorders occur when a person has trouble with the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication.

    Cognitive-communication Disorders

    Language disorders occur when a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings (expressive language). ​

    Swallowing Disorders

    Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) are feeding and swallowing difficulties, which may follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury.

    Pediatric Practice

    We are a pediatric practice that treats children with a variety of diagnosis and communication difficulties.

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    Experienced

    Speech Language
    Pathologists

    Licensed and highly qualified professionals

    Our staff hold Master of Science degrees in speech-language pathology. Speech Pathology Associates partners with speech generating device companies including Tobiidynavox, Control Bionics, and Prentrom to provide ongoing training and customer support. We believe that excellence in therapy begins with excellence in education. Adhering to state requirements for speech therapy and ASHA requirements has been an essential part of our success.

    Staff

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    Jan Fine

    Speech Pathology Associates was founded in 2006 by me, Jan Fine, Owner/Proprietor. I started my career in the 1980’s, receiving my Bachelor’s

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    Brandy Best

    Brandy Best is the IEP Scheduler for Speech Pathology Associates. She is currently attending Roane State Community College for her Associates in

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    Julie Darnell

    I started my career in speech-language pathology over 20 years ago after always having the desire to work in healthcare. In 1999, I attended an undergraduate

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    Macy Derkay

    Macy Derkay is a Speech Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2022. She loves working with the pediatric population and is passionate about providing the best services. In the past she has worked at a private practice and is excited to work in the schools this year. Macy has experience with […]

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    Rachel Gallaher

    Rachel Gallaher has been with Speech Pathology Associates, LLC since the Fall of 2012. Rachel grew up in the Kingston community and graduated from the University of Tennessee

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    Ginny Hurst

    I have been practicing as a speech-language pathologist since 1999 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with my Master’s of Art (M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology

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    Tricia Kenny

    Tricia Kenny is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist who has been with Speech Pathology Associates since 2009. She received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt

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    Sabina LaClair

    I am an SLP who has specialized in AAC (Alternative Augmentative Communication). My passion is working with students with complex communication needs, trying to give

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    McKayla Locke

    McKayla Locke is a CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year) Speech Language Pathologist that graduated from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in May of 2022. She loves

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    Julie McAfee

    I am currently employed part-time with SPA in elementary, middle & high schools within the Oliver Springs school system. I obtained my Master & Bachelor of Arts

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    Shannon Mowry

    Shannon Mowry is a recent transplant from Salem, Oregon.  She has enjoyed working with children for over 20 years!  She lives with her husband and children on a farm in Kingston.

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    Shawn Overton

    Shawn Overton is a state licensed, ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist who received her Bachelor’s and Master‘s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at The University

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    Tamara Poole

    Hi! My name is Tamara Poole. I am working with Speech Pathology Associatesas the office manager. For the last five years, I have worked at the local Headstartas a preschool assistant teacher. I am currently taking classes to earn myassociates degree in early childhood education. Outside of work I enjoy spendingtime with my family on […]

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    Michelle Rathbone

    Michelle Rathbone, SLPA graduated with her BA’s from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Audiology and Speech Pathology. She loves working with kiddos and strives to

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    Terri Reed

    Hi! I am Terri Reed and work for SPA as a Speech-Language Pathologist providing evaluations and treatment interventions at our office in Kingston. I love working with both

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    Charli Ann Shillings

    Hey there! My name is Charli Ann Shillings and I am a Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Ridgeview Elementary, Rockwood Middle, and Rockwood High School. I graduated from the

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    Helpful Resources

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    Are you worried about your child’s speech, language, or hearing? Know the signs, and get help early.

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    Do you have concerns about possible Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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    Information on Stuttering

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    Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Children

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