Christie Whelan

Hi! I’m Christie. I was inspired to become a speech-language pathologist by my younger brother, who is on the autism spectrum, and seeing his journey with communication challenges. Once I began practicing, I knew I had found my calling—a field that pairs clinical expertise with pure joy to help clients achieve their goals and connect meaningfully with the world.

My clinical background spans a wide range of pediatric settings, including early intervention home care, special education preschools, elementary schools, and private practice. I support children with diverse speech, language, and motor speech needs. My therapy approach is individualized, family-focused, neurodiversity-affirming, and strengths-based. I partner closely with caregivers, embedding practical strategies into everyday routines to nurture lasting confidence and self-advocacy.

I am deeply committed to clinical excellence, evidence-based care, and continuous professional development. I hold advanced training in motor speech and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), including PROMPT (Level 1), the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC). Additionally, I have completed specialized coursework in Gestalt Language Processing through Meaningful Speech, DIRFloortime®, Visualizing and Verbalizing®, and literacy-focused intervention through The Reading SLP.