Hi! I’m Lindsay Kallam, an ASHA certified and Florida licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Bay to Beach Speech. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UF (Go Gators!) and Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from James Madison University. I began my career working in the elementary school setting then transitioned to the private practice setting. Within the private practice setting, I’ve treated ages 1-22, including the birth to 3 population through Early Steps, both in-clinic and in-home. I have experience treating a variety of areas, including but not limited to; Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Gestalt Language Processors, AAC, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders, Speech Sound Disorders, Pragmatic Language Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Feeding Disorders.

Through my years of experience, I’ve discovered my true passions are treating those with Childhood Apraxia of Speech as well as treating Gestalt Language Processors. Speech is a motor act and should be treated as one from the standpoint of the motor-speech hierarchy. I’m PROMPT trained but incorporate methods and treatment materials from various motor-based approaches such as DTTC and ReST. I’m also a firm believer in the Natural Language Acquisition framework and am an NLA trained clinician. With these two passions also comes a need and passion for AAC. I’m well versed in a variety of high tech AAC systems including PRC, Tobii Dynavox and AssistiveWare systems.

I believe it is important as a therapist to keep up with the current research and incorporate new therapy methods into practice! I have recently started deeply exploring and educating myself on sensory needs and gestalt language/natural language acquisition to better help those with ASD.