About Us
Christine Yates, MS, CCC-SLP/LSpeech-Language Pathologist
Believes that family involvement in the therapeutic process is essential for a child to make progress towards
his/her goals.
Title, Education & Credentials:
- President of Say It Therapy Services, Inc.
- Illinois Licensed Speech & Language Pathologist
- Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech & Hearing Association, ASHA
- Illinois Early Intervention Provider
Specialties & Experience:
Christine has experience working with children with feeding impairments, oral motor delays, receptive and expressive language disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Dysarthria, sensory/processing/regulation dysfunction, autism spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, and learning disabilities. She also has experience working with children with cognitive and physical impairments.
Christine specializes in working with children with Augmentative Communication systems including low to high tech devices.
Wendy Getchius, MS,CCC-SLP/LSpeech-Language Pathologist
Title, Education & Credentials
- Illinois Licensed Speech & Language Pathologist
- Masters of Science, School of Medicine, University Nevada Reno
- Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech & Hearing Association, ASHA
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) certified
Specialties & Experience
Wendy has extensive knowledge and experience working with children with spectrum disorders. She has worked with children with Autism both as a teacher and a speech-language pathologist. As a speech-language pathologist, she has worked in multiple settings including, schools, private placements and clinics. In the school setting, Wendy has worked within the following programs: self-contained, regular education and early childhood.
Carrie Kranz, MS, OTR/LOccupational Therapist
Supports clients in reaching their maximum potential through flexibility, patience and having a positive rapport with clients, parents and teams.
Title, Education & Experience:
- President of Connect The Dots Therapy, P.C.
- Board Certified Occupational Therapist
- Illinois Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Illinois Early Intervention Provider
- Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialties & Experiences:
Carrie works with but is not limited to the following populations: autism spectrum, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities and developmental delays.
Recent trainings include: NIA Autism Team Training, Bal-A-Vis-X, Brain Gym, Revisiting Brainstem Reflexes, Vestibular Habilitation from the Core, Therapeutic Listening, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
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