Hi, I’m Susan Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP

I am excited to partner with Dr. Andersen as an independent contractor.  I am a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist who has nearly 25 years of experience working in the public schools as well as in pediatric private practice.  I received a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Arizona State University.  I served as the Lead Speech Language Pathologist for the Scottsdale Unified School District from 2012 – 2022, until I retired to start Tribecca Speech Therapy, PLLC.

I believe in a holistic and individualized approach to speech therapy.  No two children are the same, and I tailor my interventions to meet each child’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges.  I work closely with families and school service providers, collaborating to create a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages progress and success.   

I treat a variety of speech and language disorders using evidence-based practices targeted to the individual needs of children ages 3 – 18+.  I have treated children with neurological differences including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and Down Syndrome helping them to improve receptive, expressive, and pragmatic/social language as well as executive function.  I utilize a variety of strategies to assist children in managing and improving speech fluency, fostering effective communication in all aspects of life.   Over the years, I have developed a passion for and an expertise in the specialty of speech sound disorders.  Whether a child struggles with articulation, phonological processing, apraxia of speech, or other motor speech disorders, I am here to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention.  

I have advanced training in the area of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing) and I am listed as an approved provider on both the Apraxia Kids and Once Upon A Time Foundation websites.  I am currently serving as one of 30 SLPs nationally as a community research clinician for a study regarding dosage of DTTC therapy.  For more information go to https://childapraxiatreatment.org/current-research/cas-dosage-study/

Beyond clinical practice, I am an advocate for raising awareness about the importance of communication and its impact on quality of life.  I have conducted workshops, seminars, and community outreach programs to share my knowledge with other professionals, including other Speech Language Pathologists and graduate students.

As a parent myself, I understand the concerns and hopes that accompany seeking help for your child.  I am not only here to be your child’s speech language therapist but also a supportive partner in their journey towards improved communication.

Thank you for considering me as a potential partner in your child’s growth and development.