Mission
LSLS is dedicated to providing a friendly and nurturing environment that is relaxed yet professional. We work to transfer the latest research into functional practice. The primary goal is to support the development of a child in such a manner that he or she discovers the joy of learning and communicating.
About the Clinic
Susan Stewart and Kelley Flood met while working together at a mutual clinic. They then set up shop with other clinicians here in Lynnwood and spent ten years at that space building their private practices. In 2018, they decided to embark on a new trajectory where they could develop parenting classes, a play school and establish themselves as a clinic that wants to promote and educate families and professionals about developmental approaches.
Who We Are
Susan E. Stewart
OWner, Speech-language pathologist
Susan E. Stewart, M.S. CCC-SLP
Susan E. Stewart has thirty years experience, working at Seattle Children’s Hospital, school districts and now private practice for eighteen years. She is dedicated to providing a friendly and nurturing environment that is relaxed yet professional. She works to transfer the latest research into functional practice. The primary goal is to help the child discover the joy of learning and communicating. Susan works with children with ASD, speech sound disorders (phonology and motor planning or CAS), articulation, reading/literacy and language learning issues. Susan completed her Fellowship training for DIR (Developmental, Individual Difference & Relationships Based) through Profectum. Susan has completed and is certified in the Hanen training for It Takes Two to Talk. Susan is certified in Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy [PACT] through the UK. She is knowledgeable in multiple intervention approaches across social-communication, language learning, speech sound disorders and literacy.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Master of Science, 1990
Colorado State University
B.S., Communication Disorders, 1987
Activities & Affiliations
• American Speech-Language & Hearing Association, Member
• Washington Speech-Language & Hearing Association
Board Member for Clinical Services Committee
Licensure
Washington State Licensure
ASHA, Certification of Clinical Competence
CLINICIAN, Speech-language pathologist
Rachel Dunlap, M.A., CCC-SLP
Rachel brings experience in the pediatric population having worked in nonprofits, private practice and early intervention. Her areas of expertise include AAC, ASD, Cleft palate and VPI. Rachel’s philosophy aligns with ours for being play-based and neurodiversity affirming. She has continued education in AAC for Gestalt Language Processors, Hanen, It Takes Two to Talk Certification and Developmental-Relationship Based Floortime. In addition to this, she has completed the SOS approach to feeding. Colleagues describe Rachel as curious, organized, collaborative, efficient, hard working, a team player, ambitious and incredibly knowledgeable. She takes the time to learn about her clients, families and seeks out collaborative discussions with other team members and outside professionals. She is warm, friendly and so personable, creating a safe and trusting environment within her sessions. Outside of work Rachel loves reading and spending time with her husband and their rescue dog.
Education
Western Washington University
Master of Arts
Activities & Affiliations
• American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), Member
Licensure
Washington State Licensure
ASHA, Certification of Clinical Competence
ASSOCIATE, Speech-language pathologist
Kelley Ford-Flood, M.S. CCC-SLP
Kelley Ford-Flood has fifteen years experience in the private practice setting working with children with a variety of speech and language challenges. Kelley completed and is certified in the Hanen "It Takes Two to Talk" training. She is educated and experienced in SCERTS. Ms. Flood specializes in ASD and motor speech disorders, and sees children aged 18-months to 18-years-old. Her approach is to combine evidence-based practices into functional, social, communication goals for her clients.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Master of Science, 2002
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
B.S., Communication Disorders, 1999
Activities & Affiliations
• American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), Member
Licensure
Washington State Licensure
ASHA, Certification of Clinical Competence