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.

Vicky Jordan, M.A., CCC-SLP has been working with Children's Speech, Language and Learning Services since 1995. She is originally from California, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from California State University Northridge. She has been practicing since 1989, and has experience in a variety of settings including Hospitals, Schools, and Private Practice. Vicky currently works with children birth through early elementary school age, and is a Certified First Steps Provider. Her areas of expertise include Verbal Dyspraxia, Down 's syndrome, Generalized Speech and Language Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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 2 Pediatric Rehabilitation Centers and the Public Schools. She specializes in evaluating and treating young children with developmental speech and language delays, and is a Certified First Steps Provider. Specific areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, Cerebral Palsy, Prematurity, Genetic Syndromes and Dyspraxia of Speech. Sheila is also skilled in the use of low-tech Augmentative Communication strategies for nonverbal or minimally verbal children.

Christine Urban, B.S. Chris joined the practice in April, 2005 as the group’s Intake Coordinator.  She is instrumental in collecting and documenting pertinent patient/client information from families that helps to guide both the evaluation and treatment process. She enjoys speaking with parents and gaining an understanding of each child’s unique needs in order to assist in ensuring the best therapist and/or tutor is matched with the child. In addition to working with families during the intake process, Chris also reviews and sends out patient/client documentation and report summaries, as well as assisting with scheduling.

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.