Meet Our New Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist: Maggie
We’re excited to welcome an experienced, compassionate, and specialized pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP) to our team! With a deep commitment to neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care, Maggie brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a family-centered approach that supports children and their caregivers across communication, feeding, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs.
Background & Clinical Expertise
Maggie has spent her entire career in pediatric private practice working with neurodivergent children and families. Her training and experience include advanced, specialized work in:
Pediatric Feeding Disorders (PFD)
Evaluation and treatment for picky eating, food refusal, texture progression, and oral motor delays
Experience with children diagnosed with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and supporting children with g-tubes to maximize safe oral skills and mealtime participation when appropriate
Continuing education and training:
Talk Tools Sensory Motor Integration Approach
Get Permission Approach
CAN-EAT Approach
AEIOU Approach
Nourishing Connection
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Assessment, device selection, implementation, and caregiver training. Familiar with major AAC solutions including Tobii Dynavox, PRC (PRC-TouchChat/PRC-LAMP systems), Proloquo2Go, and Saltillo devices and software
Continuing education and training:
Tobii Dynavox and Gestalt Language Processing
Gestalt Language Processing / Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA)
Assessment and therapy approaches that honor gestalt language development patterns and tailor therapy to how a child is naturally learning language
Continuing education and training:
Meaningful Speech Trained
Parent Support and Information Sessions
Led several information sessions geared towards parents and other professionals to educate about AAC and GLP
Conducted monthly parent support groups to facilitate community and provide a safe space for parents to ask questions
She is skilled at supporting complex cases that cross these domains (for example, a child with feeding challenges who is also developing language via a SGD/AAC system) and takes pride in creating thoughtful, functional, and realistic plans that fit each child’s strengths and family priorities.
Therapy Philosophy & Approach
Maggie’s practice is rooted in three core principles:
Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
She centers the child’s identity, strengths, and ways of interacting with the world
Therapy goals are functional and respectful of neurodivergent communication styles
Trauma-Informed Practices
Safety, predictability, consent, and choice are integrated into session
Interventions avoid coercion and prioritize the child’s emotional and sensory comfort
Child-Led, Play-Based Intervention
Sessions follow the child’s interests and natural rhythms
Play is the engine for communication growth
Opportunities are created that feel meaningful and motivating to the child, while also coaching caregivers to embed strategies into daily routines
Family involvement is central: caregivers are coached and supported to carry learning into home, school, and community contexts. Collaboration with teachers, occupational therapists, pediatricians, and other providers is standard practice.
Services Offered
Comprehensive speech, language, and communication evaluations (including GLP-informed assessment)
Individualized therapy for:
Receptive & expressive language
Social communication & pragmatic skills
Phonological and articulation skills
AAC assessment, device selection, setup, and caregiver/teacher training
Pediatric feeding therapy: PFD, ARFID, oral motor delays, and g-tube weaning support where indicated
Collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams (schools, OTs, nutritionists, medical providers)
AAC & SGD Experience
In-depth experience with Tobii Dynavox, PRC, Proloquo2Go, and Saltillo systems.
Has successfully procured dedicated SGD devices for families, including evaluations, device justification, and coordination with vendors and insurers
Provides training for caregivers, teachers, and communication partners so AAC is used consistently and meaningfully across settings
Focuses on robust language access, not just single words, supporting language growth, morphology, and generative communication with AAC
Pediatric Feeding Expertise
Assessment and treatment for:
Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
ARFID
Oral motor delays and texture progression
Supports children with g-tubes to build oral skills and mealtime routines when clinically appropriate
Uses evidence-informed, family-centered strategies that prioritize safety, reducing stress around meals, and gradual, consent-based progress
Works collaboratively with dietitians, pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists, and OT feeding specialists when cases require multidisciplinary coordination
Ages & Areas Served
Ages: Primarily pediatric (infants through adolescents): assessments and therapy plans adapted to developmental level
Location / Service Area: Serving families in and around Buckhead, Chastain, Sandy Springs, Virginia Highlands, Inman Park, and Old Fourth Ward
In-clinic and select community sessions may be available; teletherapy options can be discussed
Scheduling & Referrals
Full-time availability: now accepting new pediatric referrals.
Accepts referrals from parents, pediatricians, schools, therapists, and other healthcare providers
Teletherapy options are available where clinically appropriate
