Amanda L, MA, CCC-SLP
Head of Program Development, Speech-Language Pathologist

Blue Bird Day Employee Since 2017
Education
Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, Minors in Psychology and Dance
Purdue University
Credentials and Certification
- Licensed and Credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Illinois
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), ASHA Certified
- License and Credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Colorado
- Professional Educator License (PEL), State of Illinois
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Clinical Expertise
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- DIR/Floortime
- Parent Coaching
- Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders
- Early Language Acquisition and Development
- Social-Pragmatic Language Development
- Fluency
Publications
(Nov 2019) Thanksgiving Dinner and The Picky Eater
My Story
I received speech therapy as a child due to my difficulty with articulation, specifically producing /s/. While I can remember how my difficulty communicating affected me, I remember even more so the impact my speech-language pathologist had on me. She helped me to become a more confident, successful, and intelligible communicator each and every session. I appreciate the important role she had in my childhood. I strive to do the same for other children by empowering my clients, and their families, to achieve their full potential while holding true value in the therapeutic relationship.
My Blue Bird Day
I love learning and growing each and every day I come to Blue Bird Day. Working daily alongside different disciplines, I am better able to support my clients. I find that this is a place where collaboration isn’t only available for our therapists, but encouraged and sought out! It allows each therapist to provide the best possible treatment for our families. The greatest part about my job is watching our clients improve, along with coaching, educating, and supporting their families, I enjoy reflecting back on all the progress we have been able to achieve, as a team.
My Advocacy
My Blue Bird Day Goals
- To continue my evidence-based practice learning, by attending, participating, and ultimately contributing to continuing education courses and seminars.