Fun and engaging speech therapy tailored to meet your child's specific needs.

They’ll be asking to come back.

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At Smart Play Therapy, we offer a neurodiversity affirming environment where we focus on your child’s unique abilities and individual strengths. We are firm believers that your child can improve his/her communication skills through a personalized, play-focused therapy approach, regardless of age. We keep therapy fun and functional and teach you how to do the same. Together, we create a therapy plan that is tailored to meet the specific needs of your child and your family. It is our goal to help your child become a confident and effective communicator.

 
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About the therapists

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Kelly Nieberding, M.S. CCC-SLP 

I’m Kelly, the owner and Speech Language Pathologist at Smart Play Therapy. I graduated from Miami University in 2011 with a Master’s of Science Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and have 13 years of experience in evaluating and treating children with a large variety of speech and language disorders.

I have additional training in:

  • Play-focused and functional speech and language therapy techniques

  • Neurodiversity-affirming therapy approaches

  • Natural Language Acquisition framework and gestalt language processing

  • The PLAY Project - early intervention program for Autistic children

  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

  • LAMP Words for Life (Alternative and Augmentative Communication)

When I am not working, I love spending time with my husband and our three young children. I enjoy cooking, a good cup of coffee with friends, and going on excursions with my family.

Bethany Graham, M.A. CCC-SLP 

I’m Bethany! I received my Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2016 from Ball State University. I have 1 year of experience in the school system, 6 years of experience working in the medical system including inpatient rehab, outpatient adult, home health, and outpatient pediatrics.

I have additional training in:

  • Child-led play-based speech and language therapy

  • Introduction and implementation of Augmentative and Alternative communication devices (AAC)

  • Neurodiversity-affirming therapy approaches

  • Family-centered approaches and involvement in the evaluation and treatment process.

In my free time, you will find me with my 4 kids, husband, and sweet old dog. We enjoy attending community events, engaging in social happenings with our friends and families, and tackling home improvement projects around our home!

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