Kendall Lantz

Kendall Lantz is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, meaning she holds her Certification of Clinical Competency. She received her Master's in Science from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania. She has been trained in Visual Phonics, which pairs every speech sound with a hand sign and promotes motor planning! Kendall's primary career focus has been with complex communicators, autistic children, AAC users, and total communicators. Her passion is to bring a voice to the voiceless through whatever modes fit their needs.

My Approach To Speech Therapy

I follow a client centered approach with an emphasis on building connections with my clients to support trust and promote communication growth. I strive to create a space that is inviting, client-centered, sensory-friendly, and will help you or your loved one meet their speech therapy goals! I want there to be laughter, honest conversations around client concerns and needs, and fun! My sessions will revolve around client goals and personal interests to help increase motivation and participation.

What A Session Looks Like With Kendall

When you or your child step into a session with me, expect me to focus on building a professional and trusting client/clinician relationship. I want to dive into your concerns and provide evidence-based support and care to help bridge gaps and reach goals. I will start each session sharing what we will be addressing. Do not be surprised if you see me rolling on the floor or making a silly face to make a child laugh. I will valid, model, and provide a wide variety of communication modalities (e.g., picture communication cards, button switches, sign-language, speech, gestures, etc.) to promote language, communication, and connection. I try to tailor my sessions towards each individual's special interests and preferred activities.

Fun Facts About Kendall

I grew up on a dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania. I love small, engaged communities and thrive to bring that feeling into my practice. If I am not at work, you can find me reading, crafting, or playing with my dog! Some special interests of mine include Harry Potter (books, movies, all of it...), embroidery, and gardening.