About Expressions 4 Kids
Your Boca Raton Speech and Occupational Therapy Center

Hilary is a nationally board certified and Florida licensed speech-language pathologist. She graduated cum laude from the University of Central Florida where she also earned her Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Hilary has worked in pediatric outpatient rehabilitation clinics, child development centers, autism therapy centers, and private practice settings seeing a diverse pediatric caseload.

Hilary is passionate about helping children with special needs as well as their families. She specializes in feeding aversion and dysphagia, childhood apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorders, early intervention, oral motor treatment and sensory integration. Hilary is certified in the TR-eat Model for management of complex pediatric feeding disorders.

 

Hilary strives to implement the most effective evidence-based treatments to her patients and understands the value of a multidisciplinary team approach.  In her spare time, Hilary enjoys cooking healthy foods, painting, fitness and nature, and spending time with her family.

Stefanie is a nationally board certified and Florida licensed speech-language pathologist. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Central Florida with both her Bachelors and Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She loves 1:1 therapy and working directly with caregivers in order to promote generalization of skills and provide education and support to her families.

 

Stefanie’s areas of interest include early intervention, childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, receptive-expressive language disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorders.

 

During her free time, Stefanie loves to spend time with her family and friends, and is always looking for the next best donut shop to try in town.

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​Alicia is a nationally board certified and Florida licensed speech-language pathologist. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from the State University of New York at Geneseo.  She also earned a Master of Arts with Distinction in Speech-Language Pathology from Hofstra University in Long Island, New York. Alicia previously provided pediatric speech-language services in New York, Washington D.C. and Maryland working in public school and private practice settings.

 

Alicia has extensive experience in early intervention, as well as with pre-school and school-aged children. Some areas of expertise include receptive-expressive language disorders, speech sound disorders, phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech and autism spectrum disorders. Alicia also has a particular interest in identifying children at-risk for reading and writing difficulties secondary to speech-language disorders. She loves working with children to strengthen their abilities in reading and written language to improve future academic success.

 

As a new South Floridian, Alicia enjoys spending time outside with her family going for walks and exploring all the beautiful beaches. She’s also learning to play tennis.

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Shelby is an Occupational Therapist who is Florida licensed and nationally board certified. Her professional journey includes providing occupational therapy services in New York City working in school and sensory gym settings. She graduated cum laude from Hofstra University in Long Island, NY. 

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Shelby’s passion is to provide services to children of all abilities and their families to engage in meaningful occupations. She specializes in addressing a range of developmental challenges, including sensory processing difficulties, fine or gross motor delays, visual motor challenges, and behavioral issues. Shelby has experience working with children with a range of conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, sensory disorders, hyperactivity, visual impairments, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, genetic disorders, and other developmental delays. She is committed to incorporating evidence-based practices and providing individualized care to ensure the best outcomes for her clients.

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Now calling South Florida home, Shelby enjoys outdoor activities with her family, friends, and her dog, Poncho. She has recently taken up pickleball and loves exploring Florida's nature trails and beaches. In addition, Shelby enjoys fitness, crafting, and cooking.