About Us
Austin Area Speech & Language Services is a private practice serving a variety of populations with articulation, language, fluency, voice and oral-motor difficulties. All of our providers hold Masters degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders, are licensed by the State of Texas and are “certified clinically competent” by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
Meet Our Therapists
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Susanne DeJernett, M.S., CCC-SLP
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST | OWNER
Susanne DeJernett, owner of Austin Area Speech and Language Services, has lived in Austin intermittently since 1984. She received her Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996. She has worked in a variety of settings in the field of Speech Pathology including: The Veteran’s Hospital in Temple, Texas; Transitional Learning Community, a post-acute traumatic brain injury facility; The Montreal Fluency Centre and other private practices in Austin. Her specific areas of interest within the field of Speech-Language Pathology include articulation, oral-motor deficits, language disorders, traumatic brain injury, accent reduction and fluency. Susanne has completed the three day PROMPT training and looks forward to attaining a higher level of proficiency in this unique and highly effective treatment tool.Susanne has also completed level one of Basic Language Skills at the Rawson-Saunders Institute. This Orton-Gillingham- based program is designed to teach reading skills in an explicit manner to those who face challenges learning to read.
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Julie Niedert, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
Julie Niedert received her Bachelor of Science degree (with Cum Laude honors) in 1997 and her Master of Science degree in 2002. Julie has been practicing in the field of Speech-Language Pathology for over ten years in the Austin area. Julie holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA). Julie has practiced both in public schools and private practice, working primarily with preschool and school-aged children. Her professional interests are varied, excelling in articulation, oral motor, language, auditory processing, and developmental delays. -
Holly Leoni, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
Holly Leoni received her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology from The
University of Texas at Austin and her Masters from Texas Woman’s
University. She is a licensed speech pathologist in the State of Texas and
holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American
Speech-Language Hearing Association. Holly is also a licensed Hanen ®
provider, with certifications in the parent programs It Takes Two to Talk,
More than Words®, and Learning Language and Loving It™. Holly has worked in pediatric private practice since 2002 and enjoys all areas of speech
and language development.
What Sets Us Apart
People-First Approach
Everything we do is built around understanding the needs of our clients & helping them succeed.
For our younger clients, parents are always allowed & welcomed in the therapy sessions.
Relationship Building
Initial evaluations are conducted by the same therapist that would conduct the therapy if therapy is recommended. This enables us to build relationships with the clients & family to foster a team approach, which directly impacts progress in therapy.
We’re only part of the process
In speech therapy, the sessions are structured to teach the skills & give practice while supporting the needs of the client. This is only part of the process as regular practice at outside of the scheduled sessions are needed to carryover the learning to functional skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we are in network with the following plans:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
United Healthcare
TriWest
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Please call our office at 512.327.2083 or email us at info@austinareaspeech.com to set up an evaluation.
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No, our small practice only offers speech therapy services.
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