Kasey Thornton

Kasey Thornton is a certified speech-language pathologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed to practice in the state of Virginia. She grew up in West Virginia but now resides between the Roanoke area and the New River Valley. She earned her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and received a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education before getting her degree to be a speech-language pathologist. While she worked on her speech-language pathologist degree, Kasey worked as a behavioral therapist at an ABA clinic. She received her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of St. Augustine. Kasey has provided speech-language therapy to clients in a variety of school settings, outpatient clinics, and through therapeutic consultation. Kasey is passionate about supporting children accomplish their goals by building a rapport and developing a connection. Her clinical interest include early language development (birth-5), working with client on the autism spectrum, and the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She has experience working with client of all ages who have language disorders and speech sound disorders. When Kasey isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

My Approach To Speech Therapy

I value a total communication approach for my clients. Through a total communication approach, I have my clients use all modes of communication (i.e., verbalizations, sign language, AAC, etc.). My sessions, focuses on the clients needs that will best support them with their progress on their goals. I value building a connection with my clients so that they will know that I am there to support them.

What A Session Looks Like With Me

I begin my sessions with communicating with the caregivers to see how the week has been discussing any strengths or weaknesses they may have encountered. I prefer caregivers to be a part of the session so that they see how they can support their child when the session is over. Sessions can be a direct session with myself and the client or a session that involves me providing families support and strategies. I may provide activities for caregivers to do during the week until next session. My goal is for my clients and their caregivers, to feel comfortable by providing a comfortable environment but also making the sessions fun and engaging.

Fun Facts About Kasey

In 2009 I went to Cambodia. I went to Hawaii and stayed at the Disney resort. I would love to see the Eiffel Tower in person!