Step-By-Step Therapy

Wikipedia Definition of Speech Language Pathology

Jim Hampton

Jim is the Founder and President of Step-By-Step Therapy.  He obtained his Under Graduate and Graduate Degree from the University of Central Florida.    He founded Step-By-Step Therapy in 2001 in order to do evaluations and treatment with children from birth to school age in a school or home setting.  Jim also works with the evaluation and treatment of adults.  He has experience with Dementia Management, Aphasia, Dysarthria Voice Disorders, and Dysphagia.

Sharon Otremba

Sharon earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at Florida State University.  She taught kindergarten, K-1 multi-age, first grade, and pre-kindergarten in GA and FL for 8 years.  She earned a Master's degree in Communication Disorders at the University of South Florida.  She has practiced speech/language pathology in the private setting since June of 2003.  She has also practiced speech/language pathology in hospital and nursing home settings.   Sharon has experience with a number of disorders which affect speech/language development.  These include Autism, Down's Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, MS, ALS, Fragile X Syndrome, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, expressive/receptive language delays, Apraxia, and articulation disorders.

CHRIS DURNIN - Lead Therapist Chris graduated Suma cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with her Bachelor's of Science and her Master's in Communicative Disorders.  Her Practicum and Internships include: Child Language Therapy Child  Speech Therapy Child Diagnostic Aural Rehabilitation Adult Language and Speech Therapy Adult Language, Speech, Diagnostics, Dysphagia. Chris has a background in medical terminology and is fluent in American Sign Language.

Kelly earned her Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders from Florida State University.  She then worked at Easter Seals and later bagan at Astatula Elementary where she was the speech therapist for four years.  Kelly earned her Master's degree in Communicative Sciences from UCF, where she had clinical experience working with children and adults in multiple settings.   Kelly's clinical work experience includes the evaluation and treatment of: language disorders, articulation disorders, fluency, voice, apraxia, auditory processing, cognition skills, dysphagia management and oral motor in children and adults.  Kelly also has exposure working with patients that are hearing impaired, developmentally delayed, display selective mutism, Autism and Down Syndrome.  Kelly also knows American Sign Language and has had experience in a variety of setting including: elementary schools, early intervention, and assisted living facilities.

Kelly Moralle

Dolly Nieves   Dolly is a welcome addition here at SBST.  She comes to us with extensive pediatric experience, having provided Speech/Language services for Seminole County Public Schools since 2002.  She developed Individual Education Plans for students with goals and objectives in speech, language, and behavioral issues.  She is fluent in Spanish.   Dolly received her Bachelor's in Communicative Disorders from UCF and her Master's from Nova Southeastern University.

Jennifer Kaminski

Jennifer has been a Speech Therapist since 2002. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of Central Florida. Jennifer’s clinical/work experience includes working with children and adults who have the following disorders:   Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders Articulation Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder Developmentally Delayed DHH – Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing Apraxia Auditory Processing Disorders Dysphagia Oral Motor Down syndrome Selective Mutism   Jennifer has worked as part of a team member in early intervention settings, school settings as well as settings with mentally challenged children and adults, and in private therapy. Jennifer knows American Sign Language.

Amara Paul   Amara received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Communicative Disorders from the University of Central Florida.  She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in the state of Florida.   Amara’s professional experiences include: working with medically fragile infants, toddlers, and school age-children, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, oral motor and feeding disorders, behavioral feeding disorders, articulation disorders, receptive-expressive language disorders and working with the geriatric population.  She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, preschools, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC), home health and skilled nursing facilities.

Marcy Grant Hendrix Marcy completed her undergraduate degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at the University of Florida in 2002. She received her Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from Florida State University. Marcy has worked in a variety of settings including assisted living facilities, pre-schools, public schools, private clinics and home-based early intervention.   Marcy has experience with treating communicative deficits related to a variety of disorders including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Hydrocephaly, Hearing Impairment, Stuttering, and Articulation/Phonological Processing Disorders. Marcy has received additional training in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) including training in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).

Jeanette Grant Argento   Jeanette received both her Bachelor of Arts and Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Central Florida.  She was an active member of the Burnett Honors College at UCF.  She has practiced speech and language therapy in a school setting for over 6 years, with children ages two through high school, and has been working in private practice since November 2008.  She has specialized training in PECS, Autism, and childhood language disorders.

Robin Cazin

Robin got her Bachelor's of Science in Speech Pathology/Audiology from West Virginia University in 1987.  She went on to get her Master's of Science in Communication Sciences/Disorders in 1995.  She worked in the public schools for 8 years before coming to work for SBST.  She has experience treating developmental delay, articulation/oral-motor/phonological impairments, language/learning disorders, hearing impairments, autism, physical/mental impairments, Cerebral Palsy, stuttering, and voice disorders.

Myriam Bellande   Myriam got her Bachelor's of Science from the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1995.  In 2000 she completed her Master's of Science in Speech Language Pathology.  She has worked in the public school system since 2001, providing treatment for students with articulation, fluency, voice, and language disorders.  She is experienced in working with children diagnosed with Developmental Delay, Specific Learning Disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.  She is fluent in French-Creole and can make an excellent baked ham!!

Catherine Baltunis-Johnson

Catherine graduated in 1998 from the University of Central Florida with her Bachelor's of Communication.  She got her Master's of Communication in 2001 and a Master's of Communication Disorders in 2009.  She has experience with Apraxia, pragmatics, language, selective mutism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Beckman Oral Motor program.  Her experience with adults includes feeding/swallowing issues, dementia, expressive aphasia, Parkinson's, and Vital Stimulation.