Nice to meet you

Welcome to SLD Evaluations, I'm glad you're here!

My name is Shannon. I have been a speech-language pathologist since 2004. Originally from NJ, I moved to Arizona in 2006 and have worked in schools, private practice, and home health throughout the years. I have evaluated and treated children and adults from age 14 months to over 60 years of age. I have experience with a multitude of diagnoses and disorders.

I started SLD Evaluations as I encountered so many families who wanted Dyslexia evaluations, however didn't know where to turn. My hope is to provide much needed evaluations, provide answers to your questions, and lead you in a direction where you can receive treatment, or other referrals if needed.

I was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2021 and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2023. I feel my neurodivergence has been a great asset in understanding and working with neurodivergent children and adults.

My Process

Initial Consultation

Our initial phone conversation will take approximately 5-10 minutes. We'll discuss your concerns, present levels of performance and I will determine what assessment(s) would be most appropriate. I will also provide a cost and time estimate of the evaluation.

Forms

You will complete and submit patient forms before the evaluation.

Evaluation

I will arrive at your home and perform the evaluation. This will entail a review of patient forms, a more in depth consultation, assessment of the client and a brief summary of findings and to answer any questions.

Report

I will complete and submit a report within five business days. This will include all evaluation findings, along with recommendations and referrals.

Credentials

Kean University

Bachelor's degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences
1999-2002

Master's degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences
2002-2004

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Experience

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence, since 2004

Speech-Language Pathologist, State License Arizona, since 2006

Department of Education Certificate, Arizona 2006, 2019

Horizon Pediatric Therapy

Clinic-based Speech-Language Pathologist
2012 - present

Aspire Therapy

Clinic-based Speech-Language Pathologist
2008 - present

Arizona Autism

Home-based Speech-Language Pathologist Evaluator
2018 - 2022

Foundations Developmental House

School-based Speech-Language Pathologist Evaluator
2019 - 2022

Pediatric Therapy Specialists

Clinic-based Speech-Language Pathologist
2006 - 2008

Washington Township Department of Education

School-based Speech-Language Pathologist
2004 - 2006

Schedule an Evaluation Today

If you have any questions about which evaluation(s) are recommended, where do I start, or to set up an appointment, please contact me.