Melinda Bumgardner, MA, CCC-SLP marks 4 years at Child and Family Development this month! She is a speech therapist at the Midtown office.
Melinda brings so much to her work with clients. Her ability to relate to and engage children is something that makes her unique as a therapist. She shares that even before she decided to be a speech therapist, she knew that she wanted to work with children. She thinks her office space is a reflection of who she is and we agree. She strives to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Melinda has a slight obsession with children’s toys and loves to find a new toy or material that can be incorporated into speech therapy sessions – at a bargain price of course. All of her co-workers know that her shelves are the go-to place for awesome games and toys!
One of her great acquisitions this past year was a play kitchen set for the room. She like toys that facilitate speech and language and encourage a child to use their imagination. She shares that the kitchen has been a big hit! We have cooked pizza, made coffee and even ordered food off of menus. What would you like from the “L Sound Café”?
Read more about Melinda’s clinical expertise, including the Hanen Program, here.
Happy C&FD Anniversary!
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