Our Team

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Erica is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  She has worked in the Illinois Early Intervention Program and private practice in Illinois before moving to Florida.  Erica is licensed through the Florida Department of Health, and is also a provider for West Central Early Steps. She specializes in pediatric communication and feeding disorders and has clinical experience in a wide range of pediatric conditions and diagnoses which include but are not limited to: Developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, pediatric dysphagia and feeding disorders, Down Syndrome, prematurity, cardiac defects, cleft lip and palate, and hearing impairment.

Certification and Training:

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
• PECs trained (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• PROMPT trained

Pediatric Physical Therapist 

Somer is a licensed physical therapist.  Somer has over 10 years of pediatric experience from birth to 18 years old. She is licensed through the Florida Department of Health and a provider for Early Steps. She is a compassionate therapist who specializes in a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses including but not limited to: developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, torticollis, medically complex and premature infants. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, hospital, and home health.  

Certification and Training: 

• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine
• Bachelors of Science, William Paterson University, Exercise Physiology
• Early Steps Provider
• Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
• CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
• BLS Certified 
• First Aid Certified

Pediatric Occupational Therapist  

 Haley is a licensed and NBCOT registered Occupational Therapist. She has worked in a variety of settings as an OT, including home health, skilled nursing, and outpatient pediatrics. Haley has clinical experience with children that have diagnoses/conditions such as - global developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. She is excited to join the Little Steps team and advance her knowledge in sensory processing and integration.

Certification and Training: 

• Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist 
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University 
• Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Florida
• Certified Health Education Specialist
• CPR/AED Certified in Pediatrics and Adults
• BLS certified
• First aid certified

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Jason is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  He has worked in a variety of settings as an SLP, including private practice in Illinois and as an SLP for an elementary school's Autism Spectrum Disorder programs in St. Louis and Kansas City schools before moving to Florida.  Jason is licensed through the Florida Department of Health. He has experience working with a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pediatric Epilepsy, Functional Communication, Developmental Delays, ADHD, and learning disabilities. 

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Southern Illinois University
• Bachelor of Arts in History/ minor in Psychology from Southern Illinois University
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• PECs trained (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• PROMPT trained

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Jessica is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  She has worked in a variety of settings as an SLP, including  private practice and schools in Florida.  She has experience providing pediatric speech-language services in clinic, home, daycare, and school settings.  Jessica is licensed through the Florida Department of Health. She has experience working with a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Aphasia, infants, and sensory feeding.  Jessica has a special interest in sensory feeding therapy.  

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• PROMPT certified
• Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) certified

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Stephanie is a licensed occupational therapist who excels in multidisciplinary

collaboration, creative intervention, and caregiver education. She recently competed her Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Occupational

Therapy Fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and JFK Partners. Stephanie is certified in the SOS feeding approach. She has worked in a variety of settings as an OT, including Early Intervention, hospital, and outpatient pediatrics settings. Stephanie has clinical experience with children that have diagnoses/conditions such as - global developmental delays, Developmental Coordination Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. 

Certification and Training: 

• Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
• Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science from The Ohio State University 
• Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding Certification: Level 1 Provider
• Basic Life Support Provider (CPR and AED)
• Preparation in Pedagogy Innovator: Professional Development in Teaching Certification

Pediatric Physical Therapist 

Jaime is a licensed physical therapist and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Jaime has over 10 years of pediatric experience from birth to 18 years old. She is licensed in Illinois, through the Florida Department of Health and is an Early Intervention certified physical therapist with a special evaluator status in Illinois. She is a compassionate therapist who specializes in a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses including but not limited to: developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, torticollis, medically complex and premature infants. She has worked in a variety of pediatric and adult settings.

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Physical Therapist
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
• Bachelors of Science, University of Illinois, Kinesiology
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• IL Early Intervention Specialist
• IL Early Intervention Evaluator
• CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
• APTA Member (Illinois Chapter & Pediatric Member)

Office Administration

Ashleigh has years of experience working for large and small  healthcare offices. She is excited to be a part of Little Steps Florida and provide support to families and therapists in the community.