Experience
Elaine is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who has 5+ years of experience working with both children and adults in educational and medical settings. She now provides English-language speech therapy in Bergen, with a particular focus on multilingual children and international families.
Credentials
Her education has been approved by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, and she has obtained an insurance agreement with Helfo. - Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Kansas State University) -Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) -Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Areas of Expertise
As a pediatric speech therapist, Elaine has specialized experience working with children aged 3-18 in the areas of multilingual language development, speech sound difficulties, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She's passionate about working with those who don't fit in the "neat" boxes of culture or language. She understands that multilingual children may develop communication skills differently from monolingual children and that families living abroad often navigate multiple languages and cultures every day.
Therapy Style
Her therapy style is upbeat, client-driven, and deeply rooted in evidence-based practice. Elaine uses both child-led and neurodiversity affirming practices. She loves to collaborate with other service providers, caregivers, or teachers in order to help her clients thrive across all settings.