Speech-LaNGUAGE pATHOLOGIST, oWNER
AMANDA SMITH, M.S., CCC-SLP
Meet Amanda Smith, the owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Not Just Words. Amanda brings more than 10 years of experience and compassionate care. She has experience working in the school system and in several healthcare settings with children and adults across the lifespan. Amanda is a three-time recipient of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association's ACE Award for completing more than double the required amount continuing education hours. Amanda is dedicated to learning and staying up-to-date in the most evidenced-based research to provide quality and effective care to the families she serves. Specialized trainings include The Play Project, PROMPT, Myofascial Release, play therapy.
Amanda's dedication to her clients and her career is truly one-of-a-kind. Her clients often say Amanda is "so much more than 'just' a Speech Therapist." She is the epitome of a therapist who goes above and beyond what's expected.
TRAININGS
AUTISM
- Understanding Girls & Women with Autism in a World Where They Are Often Overlooked
- Teach Social Games First- The Autism Podcast Series
- Explaining Autism to Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Assessment of Gestalt Language Processors
- The PLAY Project Intensive Workshop Online
DEVELOPMENT
- DIR 101: An Introduction to DIR and DIRFloortime
- DIR 201: Basic Certificate Course for Professionals
Feeding/Swallowing/ Voice
- Evaluation of Children with Suspected Dysphagia
- Childhood Assessment of Normal and Dysfunctional Feeding & Swallowing
- Broadening the Scope of Dysphagia Treatment
- An Introduction to Respiratory Dysphagia
- Fundamentals to the Five Systems of Dysphagia
- Effective Dysphagia Management Is a Good Business Decision
- Barriers to Functional Dysphagia Management
- Medical Necessity, Dysphagia Management, & Reducing Hospitalization
- Techniques in Dysphagia, Diagnosis Using Endoscopic Evaluations
- Fundamentals in Dysphagia Diagnosis Using Endoscopic Evaluations
- Introduction to Dysphagia Diagnosis Utilizing Endoscopic Evaluations
- Informed Consent in Dysphagia: The Legal and Ethical Challenges
- Application of the Passy Muir Swallowing and Speaking Valve
- What to Expect… Your First Session as a Vital Stim Provider
- IDDSI Adoption is Coming… History, Status, and Practical Experience- Replay
- Myofascial Release Techniques and Other Manual Techniques in dysphagia management
- Anatomy of Swallowing
- MBS: The Clear Picture
- Vital Stim Therapy and Beyond: DINES Specialty Certificate Program
- The SLPs role in Reflux Management: Being Part of The Interdisciplinary Team
LANGUAGE
- Expressive Language Milestones by 12 Months
- Receptive Language Milestones by 12 Months
- Expressive Language Milestones by 24 Months
- Receptive Language Milestones by 24 Months
- Receptive Language Milestones by 30 Months
- Receptive Language Milestones by 36 Months
- Expressive Language Milestones by 36 Months
- Expressive Language Milestones by 42 Months
- Receptive Language Milestones by 42 Months
- Expressive Language Milestones by 48 Months
- Receptive Language Milestones by 48 Months
- Speech Therapy Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Language Delays
MOTOR SPEECH/SPEECH SOUNDS
- Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds
- Introduction to PROMPT: Technique
- Assessment and Diagnosis of CAS
- Recognizing Apraxia in Toddlers & Preschoolers
- Evaluation and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech: The Kaufman K-SLP Methods and Behavioral Strategies To Build Vocal Communication
PLAY
- Introduction to Stages of Play for Toddlers & Preschoolers with Language Delays
- Stage 5: Combining Play Actions in Familiar Routines in Stages of Play
- The PLAY Project Intensive Workshop Online
MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY
-Foundations in Myofunctional Therapy: Anatomy, Assessment, Treatment, Co-morbidities; Certification Course
Assessing the Oral Structure 101
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Assessment & Treatment of Oral Motor, Feeding, Myofunctional Disorders in the School-Based Setting
-10 Strategies to Eliminate Open-Mouth Posture
- OMDs: Techniques to Assess and Correct Disorders and Oral Rest Postures
- Emotional Regulation, Executive Functions, Myo: Paradigm Shirt
-The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Myofunctional Therapy
- Myo + Speech Therapy: Bridging the Gap for Holistic Treatment
- The Breathing-Powered Brain
- We Should All Be Airway First Responders!
- Clogged, Cramped, Confined and Closed
-Teaching Nasal Breathing for Increasing Quality of Life
COGNITION
- High level cognitive Assessment and Treatment that Words
ETHICS/ DEI
- Everyday Ethics: Practical Tools for Navigating Ethical Dilemmas
- Evidence You can Use for Your Clinical Practice
- Evidence You Can Use for Your Ethical Clinical Practice
- Evidence You Can Use for Your Culturally Responsive Practice
- DEI Basics for SLPs & Therapists in Early Intervention and Pediatrics
- Ethics for the SLP: Reviewing ASHA’s Code of Ethics
- Ethics.. Application for Therapists in Early Intervention and Pediatrics
- Current Applications of Ethics for SLP and OT Professionals
- How to Ethically Use Online Groups to Get Help as an SLP
- Ethics in Clinical Practice… Speech-Language Pathology
OTHER
- Chat GPT for SLP
- Goal Writing: How to Set the Stage for Successful Documentation
JESSICA BANTA, BUSINESS MANAGER
Jessica is a military wife and mom to two precious girls. She graduated with her B.A. in Journalism and Business in 2010 from the University of Cincinnati. She recently relocated from Southern California where she was the Business Manager for a pediatric occupational and physical therapy company for many years. Both her children have attended therapy as well, so she understands the parent perspective.
In her spare time, you can find Jessica at the pool & playing with her girls and two dogs!
KENNY GAYNOR, BILLING & INTAKE SPECIALIST
Kenny runs the billing department and is responsible for onboarding new clients. He recently relocated from Ohio to South Carolina where he resides with his wife.