Speech/Feeding Therapy Staff

Kayla Gillispie, M.S. CCC-SLP

EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Knoxville, TN.
• Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology Minor in Child Development and Family Studies. West Virginia University. Morgantown, WV.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Experience treating and evaluating infants/children from birth to age 22 with a variety of disorders, diagnoses, and deficits impacting speech-sound production, receptive-expressive language abilities, oral motor functioning, and feeding skills. Experience in multiple pediatric settings including outpatient, school-based, and telehealth/virtual therapy. Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Advanced training in pediatric feeding disorders and dysphagia, including evaluation and treatment. In progress: additional certification to become an IBCLC.

PERSONAL HISTORY

Kayla is a West Virginia native, but moved to the Nashville area over 2 years ago. She is passionate about early intervention, specifically with infants and young children struggling with oral motor functioning, feeding ability, and language development. She is currently pursuing an additional certification in lactation to further support the families she serves. When asked about joining Looking Ahead’s team she said, “I am excited to work with such an amazing group of therapists and to have daily opportunities for collaboration with other professionals to help each child meet their goals and excel in all aspects of daily life.” She spends her free time curled up with her dog and a good book, out and about with friends, or traveling home to visit family. She loves to bake and will never turn down a sweet treat.