Katy Krienert-Whidden, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a partner at Basic Concepts. She received her master's degree in speech language pathology from the University of Maryland. With extensive background in private practice, public school and hospital settings, Katy specializes in the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of auditory processing disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, articulation disorders, and social skill deficits. She creates and implements programs to enhance children's written communication and reading skills. Katy also provides speech and language services for a number of area schools.

Sarah Bias-Graf, M.Ed., CEIM, is a partner at Basic Concepts. She received her master's degree from the University of Maryland in special education. Sarah has worked in a variety of educational settings. With a comprehensive background in early intervention, she is skilled in designing and implementing educational programs for children with disabilities from birth through 5th grade. In addition to educational programs, Sarah specializes in developing social skill and behavioral programs for use in natural environments such as home, private school, and day care settings. Sarah also enjoys her role as a certified educator of infant massage.

Laura Tuscano, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech language pathologist. She received her master's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has experience working in both school and hospital settings. Laura is skilled in assessing and treating children age 3 through 16 who exhibit language, oral motor, and articulation disorders.

Ravinder Basi, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech language pathologist who received her master's degree from the University of Maryland. She has experience in both private and public educational settings. Ravinder is skilled in treating children ages 4 through 18 with articulation problems, auditory processing disorders, social skill deficits, and receptive/expressive language delays. Ravinder is also talented in designing and leading language based social skill groups.

Dawn Hayden, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech language pathologist. She received her master’s degree from Towson University. Dawn has experience treating children and adolescents in both private and public settings. She is skilled in assessing and treating articulation, language, and auditory processing disorders. Dawn also has a special interest in the area of childhood head injuries.

Alicia Souder, B.S., holds a dual degree in elementary and special education from Mount St. Mary’s University. Alicia is currently completing her master’s degree to become a reading specialist. She specializes in working with children to improve academic and social skills. Alicia also has a special interest in the area of inclusion as she consults and presents to schools on how to successfully use an inclusion model.

Emily Singer M.A., is a speech language pathologist. She received her master’s degree in speech language pathology from the University of Maryland. Emily has experience in assessing and treating speech and language disorders with the elementary population. She is also skilled in leading social skill groups.

Katie Swick, B.S., graduated from Towson University with a degree in Elementary Education. She has experience working with children from five to twelve years old in public schools and private small group settings. Katie currently leads social skill groups with Basic Concepts. She has a special interest in teaching children appropriate social skills necessary for the school environment.
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