Hi! I'm Shyanne Heise, MA, CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
I'm a mother of two busy little boys and a licensed speech therapist in Colorado Springs, CO. I love entering each child's world and building authentic communication through play!
I graduated with my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Northern Colorado in 2019. Since then, I've worked in private practice, taught a senior-level course on organic and neurogenic communication disorders, learned from autistic self-advocates, and taken countless professional development courses to make a bigger impact on the kids I serve.
Here are some things you should know about me and my team:
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We see parents as the key. We know a lot about communication, but YOU know the most about your child. We'll educate you on everything we're doing, provide you with tips you can use in everyday life, and listen to how it's going for you at home. Kids grow so quickly when caregivers and therapists work together!
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We know kids aren't test scores. We'll build on your child's strengths and teach skills that will improve their quality of life. Our therapy goals will never focus on higher standardized scores.
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We believe in the power of play! You'll find us on the floor, following your child's lead, engaging in their special interests, laughing a lot, and creating a safe space to try new, hard things.
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We know regulation comes before learning. Our therapists integrate sensory supports and motor activities into speech therapy sessions. We think about development as a whole, and make sure that your child feels safe, regulated, and ready to learn in our space.
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We think all brains are good brains. We are progressive, neurodiversity-affirming therapists who are always learning (and un-learning the old stuff). We know that autism and ADHD are neurotypes, not diseases that should be 'cured.' We listen to neurodivergent voices and empower our clients to authentically communicate, connect with others, and advocate for themselves.
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We are trained in Gestalt Language Processing. We love working with children who use echolalia, scripts, and movie lines to communicate. Gestalt language learners need a very different type of therapy to begin using original language, so we teach them in the way that they learn best.
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We presume competence. We'll always assume your child can do anything and work hard to give them whatever support they need to demonstrate their competence. We'll talk to them, not about them, and give them a way to express themselves... even if it’s not through oral speech.
