Meet Kim Harrison, MA, CCC-SLP Pediatric Speech & Feeding Expert
Over 20 Years of Holistic Speech, Language, and Myofunctional Therapy
A "Whole-Child" Approach to Development and Communication
Kim is a speech and language pathologist and orofacial myofunctional therapist with 20 plus years of experience working with children. She has a unique knowledge base that looks at the child as a “whole”. She combines sensory based and speech-language treatment techniques to provide a holistic approach to treatment of children within the umbrella term of Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) ranging from Asperger’s to Autism.
Kim utilizes this approach to treatment with children who have articulation, language processing, receptive and expressive language difficulties, and apraxia/dyspraxia difficulties. Kim enjoys teaching professionals and parents in basic communication and language processing skills for both typical and non-typical developing children.
She believes it is as important to educate the families and care-takers on how to easily carry over these skills at home. She utilizes play-based techniques to not only make the lessons fun, but create connections that allow children success in their speech and language development.
Advanced Clinical Training & Specializations
Kim has a Bachelor of Science (1995) and Masters of Arts degree (1998) in speech and language pathology from Western Michigan University.
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Nationally certified member – Certificate of Clinical Competence – American Speech-Language Association (ASHA)
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Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, State of Wisconsin
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Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters (P.L.A.Y.) Project consultant
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Certification track in Orofacial Myology-IAOM
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Identification and treatment of feeding difficulties for toddlers and children
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Identification for infant dysfunction of the central nervous system and treatment to change the course of development through the senses
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Support ideas for nursing mothers and strategies for improving pre-speech development
Ready to Support Your Child’s Total Development?
Finding a therapist who looks at the "whole child" makes all the difference. Whether your family is navigating autism, complex feeding and swallowing challenges, or an infant tongue-tie, Kim Harrison provides the holistic, play-based care your child needs to thrive.
Expert Care, Right in Your Neighborhood
You shouldn't have to travel far to find highly specialized speech and myofunctional therapy. Use the map below to see just how close we are, and click for directions to our Mequon office!
