I’m Megan! I’m a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of The SLP Next Door. For more than a decade, I’ve worked alongside children, families, and educators to make communication support feel practical, approachable, and possible in real life.
Whether I’m working directly with a child, creating resources, or training professionals, my goal is the same: helping people better understand, support, and build meaningful communication.
A child communicates long before they have the words to tell us exactly what they need. Understanding the why behind communication—and supporting the skills underneath it—can change the way we approach speech therapy, learning, behavior, and everyday interactions.
At The SLP Next Door, communication support is practical, individualized, and designed for real life.
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