Samantha Frank M.S. CCC-SLP

Sam earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Midwestern University and holds certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a credentialed State of Illinois Early Intervention provider and an evaluator for Easterseals’ Auditory Processing Clinic. She has completed the Profectum Level 1 Certificate in the Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) model. Sam has pursued continuing education in the areas of speech sound disorders, auditory and language processing, executive functioning, gestalt language processing (GLP), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). With a passion for child-led, play-based therapy, Sam values creating fun and engaging therapeutic activities tailored to each client’s individual needs. She strongly aligns with Easterseals’ mission to utilize interdisciplinary collaboration and family-centered care to maximize progress. Outside of work, Sam enjoys reading, going for walks, and spending time with family.