Speech Therapy

  • Tori Battle is a Speech-Language Pathologist in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

    She received her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University in 2017. After graduating, Tori worked as a behavior technician for 1 year. Following that, she received her Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas A&M University - Kingsville.

    Tori then returned home to New Orleans where she worked for the Jefferson Parish Public School System for 1 year. While working in the schools, Tori enjoyed special education and showed a particular interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In 2020, Tori moved to a clinical setting where she worked in a multidisciplinary early intervention program alongside Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists to provide intensive therapy for children age 2-6 with ASD through group and individual speech therapy sessions. Tori has worked with a range of clients aged 2-16. She is particularly interested in social skills training, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, oral motor development and treatment, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

  • Amy Terranova is a nationally and state-licensed Speech Language Pathologist with deep roots in New Orleans, where she was born and raised. She holds a BA from LSU and a master's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Southeastern LA University.

    After graduation, Amy spent nine years in Charleston, SC, as a SLP in the public school system, working with students from preschool through high school. Since returning to New Orleans, she has gained experience treating children aged 2-16 in both clinic and charter school settings.

    Amy has over 15 years of experience specializing in speech sound disorders, childhood language delays, and pragmatic skills. Her therapy approach focuses on promoting functional communication through play and literacy-based activities while integrating techniques into existing routines.

  • Ali is a dedicated speech-language pathologist who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University in 2019, followed by a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2021. She has extensive clinical experience working with pediatric populations of all ages, addressing a wide range of speech, language, and feeding challenges.

    Ali has a strong interest in early language development, articulation therapy, and the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. She is especially passionate about supporting children with speech and language delays and those on the Autism spectrum.

    In her free time, Ali enjoys spending quality time with her husband and newborn son, and relaxing with family outings to the Blue Crab on the lake.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy for kids focuses on helping children improve their communication skills, whether they have difficulties with speech, language, or other communication challenges.

It involves fun, engaging activities tailored to each child's needs, helping them develop clearer speech, better understanding and use of language, and more effective ways to express themselves.

Our goal is to make communication easier and more enjoyable for your child, building confidence and success in their daily interactions.