Communication Way Speech Therapy

Our Mission

At Communication Way Speech Therapy, our mission is that every child reaches their highest speech, communication and language potential through accurate diagnosis and appropriate, timely treatment.

Pediatric Speech Therapy Services

• Comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations
• Customized, individualized therapy plans
• Collaboration with other professionals and educators
• Visits available at home, school, or within the community

Areas of Services

Speech Sound Disorders

• Articulation – Improving clarity by correcting individual sound errors (e.g., "wabbit" for "rabbit")
• Phonological Disorders – Addressing patterns of sound errors (e.g., omitting final consonants)
• Motor Speech Disorders – Treating apraxia of speech or dysarthria due to neurological conditions

Language Development

• Receptive Language – understanding of words, sentences, directions, and concepts
• Expressive Language – Developing the ability to use words, form sentences, ask questions, and tell stories
• Early Language Delays – Supporting late talkers or children with limited vocabulary
• Literacy/Spelling Skills – Assisting with pre-reading and reading skills, phonological and phonemic awareness skills

Social Communication / Pragmatic Language

• Understanding and using non-verbal cues (eye contact, facial expressions)
• Turn-taking and topic maintenance in conversation
• Understanding social rules and adapting language to context
• Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or social communication disorders

Fluency (Stuttering / Cluttering)

• Reducing stuttering (repetitions, prolongations, blocks)
• Improving speech flow and self-monitoring
• Building confidence and reducing anxiety related to speaking

About the Owner

Kathleen Gallagher is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience and the owner of Communication Way Speech Therapy, PLLC. She began her professional journey in 2005 after earning a Bachelor of Science in 2004 and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2005 from Duquesne University.

Kathleen has developed a broad and versatile skill set through her work across a variety of clinical settings. She started her career in acute inpatient and outpatient care, providing therapy for stroke survivors, individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and patients recovering from head and neck cancer.

As she grew her family and welcomed three sons, Kathleen transitioned into home health speech therapy, where she found meaningful and rewarding work serving adult and geriatric populations. Although she valued these experiences, her passion for working with children remained strong.

In 2022, Kathleen brought her long-held vision to life by founding Communication Way Speech Therapy, a practice dedicated to delivering personalized, one-on-one pediatric speech therapy. Her commitment to helping children discover and develop their own unique path to speech, language, and communication continues to inspire and guide her work every day.