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Hal Hunsaker, MS CCC-SLP
Hal Hunsaker, a second generation,
certified speech language pathologist, has provided bilingual
(English-Spanish)
speech language pathology services
to both children and adults in Eastern Washington since 1997. Hal
graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Masters degree in
communication disorders and received his Bachelors degree from Brigham
Young University. He has extensive experience working in schools,
hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation settings.
Hal has been recently recognized
for his work in treating individuals with swallowing disorders. He
was selected in 2004 as one of five speech language pathologists
nationally to instruct and certify therapists in VitalStim therapy.
Hal also specializes in the treatment of autism, neurological
impairments and language disorders.
Hal enjoys the diversity that
private practice offers. He has participated in several legal
cases as a special witness and consults regularly with families, school
districts, and special educators to improve the quality of life of
children and their families.
The Hunsaker family enjoys all that
Eastern Washington has to offer. They love spending time outdoors
and participating in most sporting events. Hal and his wife Traci
are the parents of five children, Jorden, Ryen, Averi, Gabe and Luke.
Email:
hal.hunsaker@achievecenter.net |
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Tammy Duncan, MS CCC-SLP
Tammy is a certified speech-language pathologist. She graduated with
a Bachelors degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from
Washington
State University and a Masters degree in Communication Disorders from
Eastern Washington University.
Tammy is a certified Vital Stim provider. She enjoys working with all
pediatric patients, but has a special interest in swallowing and
articulation/language disorders. Tammy is committed to helping her
patients reach their full potential. She continuously seeks new ideas
and programs to help motivate and excite her clients for success.
Tammy believes in the power of technology to aid clients in successful
therapy. She continuously researches online sites to provide the most
up to-date programs for therapy that families can access at home to
facilitate continued progress.
Tammy is an active member of her community and seeks out opportunities
to serve, volunteering at the Salvation Army throughout her life. A
native of the Pacific Northwest, Tammy enjoys many outdoor
activities. She enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with
friends, family, her two pugs (Gunther and Tank), and her fiancé,
Tyler.
Email:
tammy.duncan@achievecenter.net |
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Paula Turner, MS CCC-SLP
Paula Turner is a certified speech-language pathologist. She received
her Bachelors degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Brigham Young
University and her Masters degree in Communication Disorders from
Eastern Washington University. Since entering the field, Paula has had
the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. Prior to moving to
Spokane, Paula worked in the Moses Lake School District, serving both
preschool and elementary school age populations.
After moving to
Spokane,
Paula was employed at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital in acute care
as well as the outpatient Feeding and Growth Clinic. There she worked
extensively with pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders and
participated in team evaluations, modified barium swallow studies, and
served as a team consultant to create plans and recommendations for
referring physicians, therapists, and families.
In addition, Paula has also served as adjunct faculty at Heritage
College and as a supervisor for graduate students at the University
Hearing and Speech Clinic, both as an on-site and off-site supervisor.
She enjoys working with all pediatric patients and believes that
family involvement is key to a child’s success in therapy.
Outside of work, Paula enjoys a wide variety of activities. Born and
raised in Canada, she is an avid hockey fan and loves the outdoors.
She is actively involved in her church and community activities and
enjoys hiking, camping, and biking with her husband, Todd.
Email:
paula.turner@achievecenter.net |
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Philosophy
We believe that every
child has within them the capacity to improve. We are committed to
helping each of our patients to succeed - and achieve their
potential. The most effective approach for success is one that
stresses early intervention, open communication & family
involvement, and a fun, playful environment where children are
relaxed and more receptive.
Early Intervention
Early intervention is
very important to the success of your child. Simply stated, it is
easier to prevent than to correct. If you wait until your child
develops poor habits it can take much longer to achieve success.
Open Communication
and Family Involvement
Our therapists take a
collaborative approach, working with the family, physicians, and
other specialists to meet your child's needs. At the end of every
session, you will meet with your child's therapist to discuss the
progress of your child and receive suggestions on how you can aide
your child in his or her development at home.
Fun, "Playground"
Atmosphere
We have found that
when children receive therapy in a fun and relaxing environment,
they are able to progress much more rapidly and with greater
success compared to more traditional settings. By creating a fun
and inviting atmosphere, your child will come to therapy relaxed
and ready to work.
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