Janet Knutson, M.S., CCC-SLP - Founder and Director
Janet has worked full time as a Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist since 1985, after receiving her Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to establishing the practice in 1991, Janet worked in a variety of settings, including Private Clinics, Hospitals and the Public Schools, where she was instrumental in developing and implementing progressive Pediatric programming. Janet specializes in evaluating and treating children with language and auditory - based learning disorders that affect academic performance, including Auditory Processing Disorders and Dyslexia. She also has extensive experience in developing high level social and pragmatic language skills in children with a variety of diagnoses including Aspergers's Syndrome, Autism/PDD, ADD/ADHD, and behavioral disorders.

Melissa Jackson received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Ohio State University.  She then went on to receive her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Purdue University and has been practicing since 1996.  She has served clients in a variety of settings, including a pediatric rehabilitation center, home and daycare settings, and a private school.  Melissa specializes in evaluating and treating children with articulation/phonological disorders, language delays, and fluency disorders.  She also has extensive experience in developing children’s early literacy skills, and is trained in Lindamood Bell’s Phoneme Sequencing  (LiPS) and Seeing Stars programs.

Sheila Liddell, M.S., CCC-SLP has been with the practice since 1998. She received her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been practicing since 1988. Prior to joining CSLLS, Sheila worked in Pediatric Rehabilitation Centers in Indianapolis and in Louisville, KY, and in the public schools in Kentucky and Michigan. She specializes in evaluating and treating young children with developmental speech and language delays. Specific areas of expertise and interest include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Fluency Disorders, Prematurity and Genetic Syndromes. Sheila is also skilled in the use of low-tech Augmentative Communication strategies for nonverbal or minimally verbal children. Sheila enjoys providing services to children in a variety of natural settings, including homes, preschools, daycares and private schools. She also coordinates speech/language and hearing screenings in preschools around the Indianapolis area.

Amanda Rozzoni, B. S. has been with Children's Speech Language and Learning Services since 2003.  She has extensive experience in providing progressive reading instruction to children, and is highly skilled  in using strategies to improve decoding,  comprehension, and spelling. Amanda also possesses  experience in helping children to complete their language based homework assignments and become better organized. She is trained, and has experience in providing Fast Forward® computer-based language programs to children. Prior to joining the practice, Amanda worked as a reading coach and supervisor within a local clinic where she also served as a supervisor and parent liaison. She enjoys working closely with children and families to ensure optimal progress.

Jenny Harville, B.S. has been with Children's Speech Language and Learning Services since 2005. She graduated from Taylor University in 1992 with a degree in Elementary Education. Jenny has extensive training and experience in providing cutting edge instruction in reading, spelling and math. Reading instruction is focused on improving both decoding and comprehension with the most progressive methodologies available. Prior to joining our practice, Jenny served as a reading coach and language processes coordinator within a local clinic. She has also taught first grade, and served as a developmental therapist.