Stephanie Bolinder
MS CCC-SLP

Stephanie is a dedicated pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in feeding therapy, oral motor speech-based disorders, and early childhood language development. She prides herself on seeing each child for who they are and developing an individualized plan to achieve their and their family’s goals. Stephanie takes the time to learn about each child and family to provide personalized care.

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Stephanie confidently addresses eating and swallowing challenges for children of all abilities and has extensive experience with children facing developmental disorders, genetic disorders, and mild to severe medical complexities. Known for her innovative approach, Stephanie thinks outside the box and educates families and teams on her methods and how to implement them in daily environments. Her extensive training includes hands-on learning with renowned feeding therapists.

Stephanie works with children of all ages and histories, including:
 

• Breast and bottle-fed infants

• Babies learning to transition to table foods

• Toddlers exploring new foods

• Tube fed babies and children

• Swallowing challenges

• School-aged children with difficulty exploring new foods

• Tweens, teens, and young adults aiming to expand their palate or food repertoire

• Children with oral motor difficulties such as apraxia, dysarthria

• Children with delayed language development

• Children with articulation errors and/or phonological disorders
   

Stephanie uses her experience and her specialized training, such as PROMPT, as she approaches early language development through play, helping children learn how to communicate effectively with their peers and adults. 

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Stephanie’s goal is to make every therapy session enjoyable and motivating. She incorporates toys, games, and play to keep children engaged and excited about learning. She involves parents in every step of the therapy journey to build confidence and empower them.
 

Stephanie completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Boston University. For her undergraduate studies, she triple-majored in psychology, linguistics, and cognitive sciences at Rutgers University. Her diverse professional background includes working in private practice, outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, preschools, and elementary schools. As a mother of two, Stephanie brings a unique perspective to her practice. Her personal parenting experience deepens her understanding and empathy, enhancing her ability to connect with families and tailor her approach to each child's needs.