Amy Bahr

Speech-Language Pathologist, Social Media Manager

M.S., CCC-SLP

Biography

Amy Bahr, M.S., CCC-SLP is a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist at M Street Pediatric Therapy.

Prior to M Street, Amy was an assistant clinician in a DIR/Floortime-based therapeutic preschool program. Amy participated in projects with the Early Intervention Research Group at Northwestern.

Amy began her career as a Program Coordinator designing and teaching performing-arts-based curriculum at K-12 public schools. There, she developed a passion for adapting curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities. She followed that passion to go on to work as an assistant clinician at a therapeutic preschool program based in DIR/Floortime Therapy before ultimately completing her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology.

Amy believes in following a child’s lead and tries to infuse every treatment session with playfulness and creativity. She loves that the home setting allows for close collaboration with caregivers and strives to honor every child and family’s unique strengths.

Licensure and Certifications

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Illinois
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
Illinois Early Intervention Credential - Speech Language Pathology

Education

Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Learning, Northwestern University, 2021
Post-Baccalaureate in Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2019
Bachelors of Arts, International Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014

Organizations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Awards and Acknowledgements

Presentations:
ASHA Poster - Examining Play Complexity in Autistic Toddlers, 2021

Publications and Presentations

Expertise

Articulation/Phonological Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mealtime Routine Support

Picky Eating/Anxious eaters

Receptive/Expressive Language Delays/Disorders

Self-Feeding Skill Support

Sensory-Based Feeding Difficulties

Social Communication Disorders

Transitioning to Solid Foods (Not Tube-Feeding Related)

Specialties

Speech Language Pathology

Support communication by helping children process and understand information, produce words and combine them into phrases and sentences. Treat oral motor concerns such as chewing and swallowing, as well as articulation, auditory processing and social skills.

Feeding & Swallowing

We use a family and child-centered multi-disciplinary approach with a Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Nutritionist to help families and children eat and enjoy mealtime. We assist children in transitioning to the next developmental stage of feeding.

Sub-Specialties

Articulation

Articulation clarity is key for effective communication. Our SLPs partner with caregivers to create customized plans, improving speech precision and confidence in children.

Communication

Our SLPs partner with families for effective, tailored interventions. We empower children with personalized communication strategies to support their unique needs and growth.

Emergent Literacy

Emergent literacy builds essential reading and writing skills. Our SLPs create tailored activities to foster phonological awareness, letter recognition, and print understanding, ensuring confident, joyful literacy development.

Fluency

Fluency ensures smooth, confident communication. Our SLPs assess and tailor interventions for effective speech development.

Language

Language skills are essential for effective communication. Our Speech-Language Pathologists create personalized plans to build vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension, supporting children’s linguistic growth.

Social Interaction Skills

Our SLPs partner with caregivers to create customized plans that develop essential social interaction skills, that enhance social confidence and engagement in children.

Speech

Effective speech is essential for communication. Our Speech-Language Pathologists work with you to improve your child's clarity and confidence in speaking.

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