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I’m Samantha Elder, a nationally certified and state-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Tampa, Florida. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Florida. Since 2019, I’ve focused on Early Intervention, addressing age-appropriate speech, language, and feeding skills across various diagnoses and severity levels for the birth to 5 population.

With experience in home health, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation settings, I specialize in treating medically complex infants and children with pediatric feeding disorders and early intervention relating to speech, language, and feeding development. My approach is rooted in the use of play-based, child-led, neurodiversity affirming practices, creating a low-pressure environment that remains naturalistic and functional to maximize outcomes.

Specialized training at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and over 300 continuing education hours keeps me abreast of the latest developments. Ongoing training includes gestalt language processing, sensory regulation, play-based speech therapy, and development from birth to five years old. Committed to maintaining high standards, I engage in yearly continuing education, aligning my practice with the latest research findings in child development and evidence-based practices.

I provide intervention through a parent coaching model, ensuring that families feel empowered to support their child’s needs and gain confidence in using the provided education, strategies, and resources to help their child thrive in my absence. I firmly believe that a child’s progress is determined through a family’s ability to carry over strategies to maximize functionality, not through long-term or ‘extra’ hours of therapy time.

I pour my knowledge and support into your family so that your child can return to being exactly what they should be doing at their age - being a kid!

It is an honor and privilege to serve the community and the wonderful families I work alongside - I am looking forward to meeting you and cannot wait to cheer you on as we watch your child become the best versions of themselves with the right supports in place!

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