Meet Elaina
Elaina Stewart, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who is eager to learn more about your family. She was born and raised in West Michigan and has started her private practice to serve the communities of the area.
Over the course of her career, Elaina has worked with infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-age children, adults and their families in a variety of settings. She has worked in outpatient rehab, acute care, subacute rehab, home care, early intervention and K-12 schools.
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Throughout her years of experience, Elaina has worked closely with a variety of medical and school professionals. Elaina strives to collaborate with other professionals and local resources to help families achieve their goals.
Elaina has completed advanced trainings in the areas of:
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Speech sound errors
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Language based concerns
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Pediatric feeding disorders
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Infant feeding difficulties
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Tethered oral tissues (tongue, lip, and buccal ties)
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Orofacial myofunctional disorders
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Cognitive concerns following traumatic brain injuries
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Autism
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ADHD and Learning Differences
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Apraxia of Speech
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Stuttering
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Elaina is eager to learn about the communication or feeding challenges your family is facing. Elaina focuses on a strength based, family centered approach to therapy. She finds her client’s achieve their goals best through an individualized approach, specific to personal interests and daily activities.
Degrees and Certifications:
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Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences from Grand Valley State University in 2013
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Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Grand Valley State University in 2015.
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Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by American Speech-Language Hearing Association
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Beckman Oral Motor Certified
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Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) by the Brain Injury Association of America
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Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) provider
Our Partners
Refined Sensory Solutions
Refined Sensory Solutions is a multi-sensory therapy approach that looks beyond the diagnosis or label and identify the underlying sensory dysfunction. This comprehensive therapy addresses the foundational development of various sensory systems in the body to optimize developmental growth.
The overall goal and focus of Refined Sensory Solutions is to enhance the participant's sensory processing and sensory perception. Our sensory development is the foundation for our understanding of the world and processing light, sound, movement and interactions with others around us every day. The results allow the participant to function optimally in every day environments, while connecting to others, without distractions.
Some of the individuals that Refined Sensory Solutions has benefited, have been those that are diagnosed, or have symptoms without a formal diagnosis, of the following:
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Learning and Behavioral Challenges
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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions
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Sensory Integration Dysfunction
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Developmental Delays
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Autism
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Birth Trauma
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ADHD
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Mood Disorders
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The distinct advantage of the Refined Sensory program it addresses foundational miscommunications within the sensory systems of the body. To learn more about this unique therapy, please visit the website: www.refinedsensory.com
Testimonial
“My daughter spent the summer and fall completing therapy with Miss Elaina and the Refined Sensory Solutions team. We noticed improvements right away from her reading comprehension to her language development. We appreciate the time, care, and attention to detail. Miss Elaina and her team gave my daughter help that addressed her speech, sensory and ADHD needs. Thank you for all of your efforts! Thank you for making this experience a positive one for her and for us.”
-Parent of a 7 year old