Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The Pennsylvania State
University. Lauren brings a rich background in early childhood education, having worked as a preschool teacher and curriculum writer for infant-toddler programs. This foundation helps her connect with young children and tailor therapy to meet their developmental needs. She has experience working with a wide range of speech and language challenges, including articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, social/pragmatic communication difficulties, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and fluency disorders. Lauren is also experienced in supporting Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs) using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework.
At CSS, Lauren specializes in pediatric feeding therapy and uses the Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding to support children and their families with feeding difficulties/picky eating. She also works closely with families of children with complex communication needs, providing guidance on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Lauren helps assess and implement AAC systems and offers training for both families and school teams to ensure consistency across settings. She collaborates regularly with other professionals, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Lauren has worked in ABA centers, outpatient facilities, and in public schools, in addition to the private practice setting. Lauren is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), licensed in the State of New Jersey, and certified by the New Jersey Department of Education as a
Speech-Language Specialist.
Fun Fact: Lauren loves reading mystery/thriller books and enjoys listening to K-Pop!