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Success Stories

success stories
” Loren worked very well with my 3-year old son and saw him for almost a year. In that time frame he was able to expand his vocabulary and put sentences together. Before receiving speech therapy he only said three words (car, Mama, Nana). Loren was very patient with my son and his improvement was amazing. “
” Loren is a wonderfully collaborative co-worker. She was not only friendly and respectful, but she was responsive to the needs of her clients and co-workers. Loren was adept at problem solving and finding creative solutions, but she also knew her limits and took the initiative to seek out information, answers, solutions to therapeutic questions for which she did not have the answers. Loren was not only proficient with treating students individually, but she was also a great professional with which to co-treat. As a parent myself, I would not hesitate to send my child to Loren for speech and language services. “
” Loren at Strides Speech Therapy provided my child with Social Skills Classes for two years starting when he was 3 years old. After observation and analysis of my child and our family, Loren selected appropriate and evidence based interventions for my child and his existing skill set. Loren was open to including children who were able to model the appropriate behaviors and others who would benefit from this supportive instruction. This flexibility allowed for further reinforcement of the skills taught his these classes. The skills and language my child learned with Loren are still being used in my family today – three years later – and has allowed for continued discussion about what is expected and how to discuss feelings and emotional regulation. Today my boy is thriving at school, has many friends and is highly social. Loren’s support of my child and family has been invaluable. I highly recommend her services. “

Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times.

-Anonymous

Spread the light. Be the lighthouse.

-Unknown

Raise your words, not your voice. It's the rain that grows the flowers, not the thunder.

-Rumi

Every child is a different kind of flower and altogether make this world a beautiful garden.

-Anonymous

One of the hardest things in life is having words you can't utter.

-James Earl Jones

Ther is no greater agony than hearing an untold story inside you.

-Maya Angelou

KAREN KNIGHT

BUSINESS MANAGER and SPECIAL EDUCATOR/TUTOR

I am excited to join the Strides Therapy & Educational Services team! I am a former elementary school teacher and
a mom of 3 kids, 2 of whom currently receive speech therapy. I have 10 years of experience teaching in both MD and TX.
I have taught First, Second, and Third grade, as a General Educator as well as a Special Educator. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master‘s Degree in Special Education. I am also National Board Certified in Early Childhood Generalist. I enjoy CrossFit, reading, and snowboarding when I get the chance. I also love Disney! 

Brenna Bohan, M.S. CCC-SLP

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Brenna was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. She attended Duquesne University for both undergrad and graduate school, where she obtained a Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology with an undergraduate minor in Psychology. Throughout her education, Brenna gained valuable knowledge and practical experience working with a variety of populations and disorders. She finished her clinical fellowship in August of 2023, where she had experience working with K-8th grade students with a variety of neurogenic and developmental disorders. She enjoys treating patients of all kinds, but has special interests in cognitive, language, and swallowing disorders along with the use of both high-tech and low-tech AAC devices. Brenna is excited to work with kids and families to help improve their communication skills and develop meaningful connections.

Melissa J. Boston
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Sherelle Duncan, m.A. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Bio coming soon!

Sherelle Duncan, m.A. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Bio coming soon!