The heart behind your child’s care.

Our Team

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Kathryne Gerard, M.S., CCC-SLP

Owner/Speech-Language Pathologist/Literacy Interventionist

Graduating with her masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from UL Lafayette in 2017, Kathryne has clinical experience in all settings for adults and children. She has introductory training in Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS) and completed a 60.5-hour course in Executive Function therapy. Kathryne specializes in and is certified in Literacy Intervention. Kathryne is married to her high-school sweetheart, Dylan. They have two boys, Greyson and Baylen.

“What began as a passion for helping children communicate has grown into something even greater…a mission rooted in faith, connection, and meaningful progress.”

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Aimee Lopez, MOT, LOTR

Lead Occupational Therapist

Graduating in 2017, Aimee has been a board certified Occupational Therapist since and has experience working with pediatrics in the areas of handwriting intervention, play-based intervention and primitive reflexes. She is certified in Sensory Integration therapy. Aimee is a Louisiana Pathways Trainer III and has presented her “Regulation and Arousal” course to local staff. She is married to her college sweetheart, Marcus. They have a two girls, Celia and Halle.

“God used my early experiences working with children to grow my passion for helping each child flourish in the unique way He created them through Occupational Therapy. Serving children has always been close to my heart, and I’m grateful to combine my faith and passion through Occupational Therapy each day.”

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Earning her masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from Louisiana State University in 2023, Avery immediately starting working at Speak and The Sensory Experience and completed her clinical fellowship to become board certified. She has experience with many pediatric disorders and has introductory training in Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS). Avery completed a 60.5-hour Executive Function therapy course.

“I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve and grow with children and their families. It’s my passion to provide children with the skills and confidence they need to be heard, understood, and valued. ”

Speech-Language Pathologist

Avery Breaux, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Earning her masters degree in Speech Language Pathology in 2021 from UL Lafayette, Lexie is a board certified Speech Pathologist and has clinical experience working in an outpatient pediatric hospital setting, early intervention, and pediatric private practice. Lexie has introductory training in the DIR floor time method. She is married to her husband, Tony and together have a little girl, Sunday.

“The greatest joy of being a pediatric Speech Therapist is the little glimmer in a child’s eye when they recognize that they have learned something new. I consistently long for more and more of these moments as I help a child reach their goals. The connection with my clients is the foundation of how I approach therapy and I am most proud when I see my kiddos’ confidence grow during our time together. When a child knows that their therapist believes in them and that they CAN do it, I think it makes all the difference.”

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lexie Pascual, M.S., CCC-SLP

Landyn Lege, MOT, LOTR

Coming soon! 

Occupational Therapist

Lilly Falgout, CFY-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lilly graduated in 2026 with her masters degree in Communication Disorders from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Shortly after, she began working at Speak and The Sensory Experience to complete her clinical fellowship year. She has clinical experience working with a variety of pediatric disorders, including early intervention, as well as specialty populations including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. Her passion is to help children build their communication skills and to support each child in reaching their full potential. 

"What a blessing it is to work with the pediatric population through a career I feel called to pursue! I am truly grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families I have the privilege of serving." 

Jennifer Schababerle, M.S., CCC-SLP

Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She brings extensive clinical experience working with children and adults in both school and private practice settings. Before relocating to the Lafayette area, Jennifer owned and operated a private practice in Houston, Texas for more than 20 years.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has worked with individuals with a wide variety of speech, language, and communication needs. She values building relationships with her clients and their families, and she believes that effective therapy should be individualized and engaging.

Jennifer and her husband Matt have two adult children, Jacob and Taylor.

"Every child brings something different to the therapy room. Experience has given me a lot of tools, but the children are still teaching me new things every day."

Speech-Language Pathologist
Occupational Therapist

Grace Carter, MOT, LOTR

Coming soon!