About
Hi! My name is Chelsea Knowles, the licensed and A.S.H.A. Certified Speech Language Pathologist behind Look Whoo’s Talking, LLC. I live in the St. Johns area near Jacksonville and Saint Augustine. I’m a mom of 3 elementary aged children including boy/girl twins. I have a pediatric private practice with 22 years of experience all in pediatrics including 10 years in elementary schools and 12 years in pediatric outpatient hospitals. I’m currently working in the schools so I can have the same hours as my own kids, but am available in the afternoons and evenings. I can provide services in your child’s daycare or at home. What stands out about my therapy is the science and the art of it. I have years of experience and training yet my approach is completely catered to you and your child’s individual and unique needs. I’d love to help your child! I do all types of speech, language, fluency, and even feeding therapy! Can’t wait to meet you and your child!
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I love connecting with and working with elementary school aged children and ages one to five. My favorite things are remediating apraxia of speech and feeding disorders. I love to see children learn to express themselves freely and learn to love to eat a variety of foods!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Before working with a new student I do a quick intake with the parent over the phone. We determine if an evaluation is needed or I review the current evaluation. At the start of the initial visit, there is some paperwork to fill out. Then I engage with and establish rapport with the student and we begin therapy.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a Florida licensed and A.S.H.A. certified Speech Language Pathologist. I take at least 30 hours of relevant continuing education every two years and I love to learn more in my areas of interest. I am a life long learner!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I am running a FALL Special where initial evaluations are only $200.00 and therapy if needed twice weekly for 30 minutes is only $50.00 per session within a 20 minute radius.
Regular Rates are posted on my Facebook Page.
How did you get started teaching?
I have always loved and worked with children. I became a Red Cross Certified Babysitter at the age of 12. I tutored two boys with A.D.H.D. In organizational skills and homework in Highschool. I was a nanny during college When I was in undergraduate school at the University of Florida, I met several people who told me about the field of Speech Language Pathology and I felt that it would be flexible in terms of age of patients and types of therapies you could provide. I would never be bored and be able to help children find their voice!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with people of all ages, from 6 months of age and into their late 80’s. I have focused primarily on ages 6 months to 18 years.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, I got two texts from previous feeding patients of mine. One was from the Mother of a little boy who would not eat at all. During therapy he began to eat and try a variety of foods. His Mother thanked me for all I did back then because now he is thriving in Pre-K and eating everything - she said thanks to me! The other, was from the Mom of a seven year old girl who had food allergies and a very restrictive diet. Not only if she eating new foods daily but she started watching Nailed It, and is baking her own allergy-free food and wants to become a pastry chef!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find an A.S.H.A. Certified and State Licensed S.L.P. In your area who connects well with your child. If the rapport is there, progress will flourish. Make sure the S.L.P. emphasizes the importance of parent training so that you can continue the progress at home to facilitate carryover into all areas of your child’s life.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think through what your specific goals are before talking to therapists so that you can both be on the same page :)