Since 1979, Nancy R. Kaufman has dedicated herself to establishing the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), a treatment approach to help children become effective vocal communicators.

Nancy lectures nationally and internationally on the subject of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and other speech sound disorders. Families from around the world are able to experience video consultations with her and many travel to the KCC to participate in intensive, specialized therapy programs.

Since opening in 1993, the KCC has grown from a one-woman operation to a full-service, award-winning pediatric center for children with special needs. Nancy now leads a team of over 75 professionals known for their enthusiasm and clinical excellence. The center continues to grow and has earned a reputation for excellence, warmth, and successful outcomes.

Nancy was a member of the Apraxia Kids Professional Advisory Council for 10 years and currently serves on the board of visitors of the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development at Wayne State University. She is also a speech-language consultant for the Parish School and Carruth Center in Houston, Texas, and Suburban Speech Center in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Nancy earned her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University and her master’s at Wayne State University. She has been honored by both alma maters, receiving the Outstanding Alumni Award from MSU in 2010 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from WSU in 2015.

Both Nancy and the clinic have been honored by the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA). She was named Community Excellence Business Person of the Year Award by the West Bloomfield Township Chamber of Commerce in 2015.

Nancy and her husband reside in West Bloomfield, Michigan. They have three grown children and one granddaughter.

Jennifer earned a bachelor’s degree in communication arts and sciences from Michigan State University with high honors. She completed her master’s in speech-language pathology at Wayne State.

She was named clinical director of the speech and language department at the KCC in 2024.

Jennifer’s experience includes evaluation and treatment in public schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and skilled nursing facilities. She has worked exclusively at the KCC since 1999.

Jennifer lives in West Bloomfield with her husband and three children. She enjoys time with her family, yoga, and being outdoors.

Erin earned her undergrad degree from Purdue University with a major in speech-language hearing sciences and minors in linguistics and psychology.

She went on to Eastern Kentucky University, graduating with a master’s in communicative disorders in May 2016.

Prior to joining the KCC, Erin was a speech-language pathologist in the pediatric outpatient unit at Indiana University Health. She and her husband Ryan moved to Michigan in the summer of 2018.

Erin enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s in communicative sciences and disorders at Michigan State University.

She has worked as an SLP in both pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings as well as acute care settings.

Amanda is a new mom to a baby girl. She also has a mini goldendoodle named Copper.

Lara earned her bachelor’s degree in communicative sciences and disorders from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s in the same subject from New York University.

Lara loves reading and kayaking in her free time. She has two dogs (Laney and Teddy) and they enjoy going for walks to the lake together.

Shadya earned her undergrad degree in biology and psychology at the University of Michigan and her master’s in speech-language pathology from Wayne State.

Before joining us at KCC, she worked with children in the schools and in an ABA outpatient clinic. Shadya also has experience using a holistic approach to work with people who stutter at the speech clinic at Wayne State.

She enjoys watching nature and spending time with family, including her niece and nephews.

Simone earned her undergrad degree at Calvin College and her master’s in speech-language pathology from Saint Mary’s College.

In addition to speech, she is also certified in behavior management.

Simone loves to crochet and garden.

Elle received her bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences at Northern Michigan University. She went on to earn her master’s in speech-language pathologist at St. Ambrose University.

Elle worked as a clinical intern at University Center for Literacy and Language and was a lead speech therapy practice associate at Chicago Speech Therapy.

She enjoys playing pickleball, reading, being outside, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Melanie earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communicative sciences and disorders from Michigan State University.

She has worked as a pediatric SLP in school-based, outpatient hospital, and private practice settings.

Melanie enjoys traveling, being by the water in the summer, and spending time with her family.

Christina earned her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders at Northern Michigan University in 1999 and followed up with a master’s in speech pathology from NMU in 2001.

Before coming to the KCC, she worked for many years at a school for children with autism in Illinois.

Christina was named a “Mom-Approved Doc”  by the readers of Metro Parent magazine in 2014. She has two children.

Kristi earned her undergrad degree at Central Michigan University and her master’s in speech and language pathology from Nova Southeastern University.

Kristi was an ABA tech at KCC before becoming an SLP. She has a wide range of pediatric speech experience, including private practice, mobile private practice (where she treated at private schools and childcare centers), public schools, and outpatient hospital settings.

Kristi enjoys spending time with her husband and their young son and daughter and doing anything outdoors.

Alanna attended Michigan State for her undergrad degree, where she earned high honors. She earned her master’s in speech-language pathology at Grand Valley.

Alanna loves to travel and spends her summers at her family’s cottage in northern Michigan.

Marla earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Windsor and her master’s in speech-language pathology from Wayne State.

In addition to her regular individual speech sessions at the KCC, Marla is our clinical director and evaluates children ages 6 and up.

She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors (especially in or on the water), and curling up with a good book.