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Meet our AMAZING Speech Therapists that apply the latest strategies and techniques with a caring, enthusiastic attitude, making each session stimulating, productive, and FUN!

Our Team of Speech Language Pathologists  

 Aimee Walton, M.S., CCC-SLP                                       Drew Barsness, M.S., CCC-SLP                                 Aletha (Shine) Burnette, M.S., CCC-SLP                     
Lead Speech Therapy Supervisor                                          Speech Language Pathologist                                             Speech Language Pathologist                                    

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​Aimee earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Nova      Southeastern University in Florida. She has worked in a variety of settings, including home health, hospitals, clinics, and schools. She specializes in working with both children and adults with articulation, language, cognitive-linguistic disorders, and dysphagia.
She also  enjoys working with a variety of populations in helping facilitate individuals’ use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication to promote and maintain a high quality of life.

​She serves on the Arizona Early Intervention Team for children birth to 3, and helps administer evaluations and ongoing treatment for these children in Northern Arizona. She believes that communication is the essence of human life and is passionate about helping people communicate to the fullest extent possible.

Drew earned his Master of Science Degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University. Drew has experience working in the schools from a variety of settings including traditional in house, electronic therapy, and schools on the Navajo Reservation servicing students from ages 5-21 years of age. He specializes working with adults and children with articulation, pragmatic, expressive and receptive language impairments. He enjoys working with families to foster functional language skills that help children and adults with communication difficulties increase their quality of life.
​Shine earned her Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas.  Shine has experience working with the Preschool Special Needs programs and providing speech therapy in the schools.  She has also worked with adults in a hospital in-patient setting and with Pediatrics in the out-patient clinic.
 Shine recently served as a council member on the First Things First WMAT regional council since it was initiated.  Shine enjoys working with the Pediatric population and to help enhance their communication skills.  She currently provides speech-language therapy and administers evaluations to determine eligibility for services.    

Our Team of Speech Language Pathology Assistants

    Silvia Sandoval, B.S., SLP-A
Speech Language Pathology Assistant


Silvia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona. She also completed the SLPA program at the U of A where she worked with a variety of clients including individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, and AAC devices. Silvia has also provided bilingual speech therapy in English and Spanish for both children and adults. ​

Sarah Savage, B.S., SLP-A
Speech Language Pathology Assistant

       Adriana Olivas, B.S. SLP-A
    Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Sarah earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Development across the lifespan at Menlo College, CA in 2010 and her second Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences at ASU in 2012. She has studied and has been trained in the use of ABA (applied behavior analysis) as an instructional tool for children of all disorders. She studied negative behaviors by finding the function and allowing the child a means to get their needs met efficiently. She has worked in both the home and clinical settings as an ABA therapist and SLP-A. She is fluent in American sign language and implementation of low and high-tech communication devices into daily use. She is very involved with Autism Speaks and other organizations related, and volunteers at local events.

All about Adriana coming soon!

   Lindsey Compton, B.S. SLP-A
    Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Lindsey graduated Northern Arizona University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language and Technology.  She also received a minor at NAU in Disability Studies, where she became involved in creating a more inclusive environment for students with disabilities.  During her time at NAU, Lindsey completed the SLPA program where she worked with a variety of diverse individuals in obtaining their goals.   Lindsey believes that communication is key, whether it be through verbal means or an AAC device, in building independence and self-confidence.  

Jennifer Krickeberg B.S, SLP-A
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

 Melanie Atkins, B.S. SLP-A
    Speech Language Pathology Assistant

All about Jennifer coming soon!

All About Melanie Coming Soon!