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Jill Motsett Maliszewski, MA CCC-SLP
President/Owner
Position: President/Owner, Speech Language Pathologist
Degree: BA - Communication Science and Disorders
MA - Communication Science and Disorders
PROMPT Bridging Trained > May 2015
https://promptinstitute.com/members/default.asp?tab=about
TalkTools Advanced Level Oral Placement & Feeding Therapist (Level 3) > September 2018
https://talktools.com/pages/about-us1
Member International Association of Orofacial Myology > February 2022 http://orofacialmyologist.org/jill-motsett-maliszewski/
Jacksonville University Communication Sciences and Disorders Advisory Board 2022-2023
Jill Motsett Maliszewski was born into a military family in Peoria, Illinois, and although she has lived many places, including Canada and Mexico, she and her family call Jacksonville home. As a teenager, Jill babysat for a hearing impaired child; thus began her interest in the world of communication. She received her BA in Communication Disorders from Appalachian State University, and her MA in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of Central Florida.
Jill has dedicated greater than two decades to providing services to children with special needs. She provides evaluation and treatment for a variety of speech/language and communication disorders. Jill has experience working with children with hearing loss, autism, Down Syndrome, cleft palate, developmental delays, Apraxia of speech, auditory processing disorders, fluency disorders, oral motor/feeding issues as well as children with augmentative/alternative needs. Her genuine love for serving the pediatric population continues to be her passion. Her training in apraxia is extensive and contributes to her success with treating childhood speech disorders. Her interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders is reflected in her desire to facilitate communication between children with Autism and their family members and peers. Her dedication to the speech pathology profession is sincere as Jill continues to provide mentoring and supervision to graduate students completing their clinical internships.
Most Recent Continuing Education and Specialty Training:
Make the Connection: Oral Myofunctional Disorders
Functional Treatment of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues)
The Functional Assessment of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues)
OMD Deconstructed: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Treatment of Children with Feeding Problems and ASD: An Evidence-Based Treatment
The Exceptional Child: Empowered!
Achieving Volitional Control Over Phonation
A Sensory Motor Approach to Apraxia of Speech and Related Motor Speech Disorders
Additional Education and Specialty Training:
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Motor Coordination Disorders: Impact on Education
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Practical Strategies, Interventions and Treatments for Sensory Processing Disorder in Children & Adolescents
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Introduction to PROMPT: Technique
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PROMPT - Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets
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A Sensory-Motor Approach to Apraxia of Speech and Related Motor Sppech Disorders
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Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach
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Understanding, Diagnosing & Treating ADHD
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Motor Coordination Disorders: Impcat on Education
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Effective Neurological Management of Sensory Processing Disorder
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Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills
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Children Who Struggle to Speak: The Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol
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The Power of Play: Effective Play-Based Therapy and Early Intervention
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Suspected Apraxia and Early Intervention
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Asperger's Disorder and Autism: An Update on Understanding and Interventions
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Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention
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The Get Permission Approach to Sensory Mealtime Challenges
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Learn to Play the NDT way
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Totally Treatment Expanded: Sensory Integration & D.I.R. Floortime
Meet our
Devon Davies, SLP
Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Degree: BA – International Studies with a Concentration in Linguistics and Latin American and Iberian Studies
MA – Communication Sciences and Disorders
Devon Davies has been working as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist since 2016, and has experience both in school and outpatient settings. With a physical therapist as a mother, Devon grew up in the therapy world, but found her niche as an SLP due to a lifelong love of language and communication. She enjoys working with a mix of speech and language difficulties, and has training in oral placement therapy, feeding, dyslexia, apraxia, and more. Devon has experience providing therapy in both English and Spanish.
Sarah Horne, OT
Position: Occupational Therapist
Degree: BS - Occupational Therapy
Sarah Szymanski Horn has been working with children with special needs as an OT since 2014. She is a North Florida native, and mama to two little boys and a little girl. She has lots of experience working with children of all ages with an autism diagnosis and has worked with newborns in a hospital setting. She has a Certified Lactation Counselor certification. She has been working exclusively within the early intervention population (children birth to 3 years old) since 2021. Sarah loves working with families in their homes and empowering parents with the tools they need to feel confident in their everyday interactions with their children.
Allison Kennedy, OT
Position: Occupational Therapist
Degree: MS - Occupational Therapy
Allison Kennedy, MOTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist who earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2007. She specializes in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing challenges, neurological impairments, developmental delays, and feeding disorders.
Allison has completed advanced training in the SOS Approach to Feeding, Handwriting Without Tears, Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), and Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Introductory Level A. She is currently completing the Certificate in Ayers Sensory Integration through the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI) and will attend Task-Specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES) Level 1 training in April 2026
Allison is committed to providing individualized, neuroaffirming care that supports each child’s unique strengths and developmental needs. She works collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary team members to promote functional independence, participation in daily routines, and meaningful engagement in home, school, and community environments.
Nicholle Sturm, SLP
Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Degree: BS - Psychology
BA - Communication Science and Disorders
MS - Speech-Language Pathology
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist with Play Works Therapies from 2011-2018
Speech Language Pathologist with Play Works Therapies 2018-Present.
I was born and raised in Philadelphia PA. I moved to Saint Augustine, Florida with my husband in 2008.
We have 2 children ages 12 and 16. We live in Saint Johns and love spending time together camping, boating
and exploring new places.
I always knew I wanted to work with kids, so the first stop on my career path was with 0-3 year old population in early intervention with in-home services to our local community. After many years working alongside speech language pathologists, I pursued my bachelors of science degree and then my masters degree to become an SLP. I love working with kids of all ages and currently service 4 different schools through Play Works Therapies with patients ranging from 3 -18 years old across 1 catholic school, 1 middle school, Jacksonville School for Autism, and Awetism Wonderland.
Rebecca Wright, OT
Position: Occupational Therapist
Degree:
I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. I got my Bachelor of Science in Public Health from University of North Florida and my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I have been working as a pediatric OT for 2 years with experience in outpatient, schools, and in-home therapy. In my free time, l love going to the pool or beach, playing pickleball, or just hanging around the house! My husband and I have an 8 month old son and two Aussie Collies!
