Meet your speech therapist

Hi! I’m Shiri, an ASHA certified, pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience.  I created Diamond Speech and Language because I am passionate about providing specialized and family-centered care to children and their families.  I believe that communication, connection, and confidence grow together.  I put my whole heart into helping my clients achieve their goals. It’s a joy for me to help children develop their communication skills and confidence, and to nurture the power of connection through communication.  

I use a play-based approach to make speech and language therapy fun!  My areas of specialization include delayed speech and language development, speech sound disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and stuttering.  I hold a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Kindergarten Education from Penn State (We Are!!), and I completed my Clinical Fellowship at The Kennedy Krieger Institute in partnership with Johns Hopkins University.  As a passionate lifelong learner, I continue to actively seek out and participate in a variety of specialized speech and language trainings.  I am PROMPT Level II and DTTC (Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing) trained.  I am listed on the Apraxia Kids Speech-Language Pathology Directory, and was awarded the Ally of Stuttering Award by Spero Stuttering.

I absolutely love supporting children in finding their voices.  It's a joy to watch their speech, language, and confidence blossom!  I look forward to partnering with you in supporting your child!