Kimberly Bell, CCC-SLP
Pathways to Communication Enhancement
SPEECH PATHways
The only comprehensive pediatric speech-language pathology clinic in Carroll County, Maryland, SPEECH PATHways opens the doors to communication for children challenged by speech and language deficits. Offering speech and language services since 1999, SPEECH PATHways is directed by owner Kimberly A. Bell, CCC-SLP. Along with traditional speech and language services, Kim and her highly qualified therapists offer a wide variety of specialized pediatric programs combined with helpful support groups that help pave the road to success.
Clients travel from as far as Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the Washington, DC, area to our Carroll County clinic for our creative approach and specialty services. Our therapeutic groups offer enriching opportunities for growth to kids at all developmental levels.
Education/Training
California State University-Fullerton, 1993
Communication Disorders, University of Redlands, CA, 1995
CCC, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
MD/PA/CA licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Kim's many certifications include:
Hanen Certified SLP for the “It Takes Two to Talk” Program
Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI)
The Listening Program Provider (ABT CP-TLP)
Fast ForWord
Compton P-ESL (accent reduction program)
Joseph Garcia’s “Sign with Your Baby” program
Certified Interactive Metronome Provider
Highlights of her extensive training include:
Nuero-Developmental Treatment (NDT)
PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Motor Targets) — "Level 2 Trained"
The Kaufman method
Pam Marshalla’s methods
Boshart’s methods
The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Program (LSVT)
"Talk Tools" Heirarchies (Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson)
Brain Gym
ABLC (Affect-Based Language Curriculum)
The Lidcombe Program of Early Stuttering Intervention
Alert Program
Phono-Graphix
Pre-Literacy/Early Literacy Skills
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)
SCERTS Verbal Behavior/Applied Behavioral Analysis
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Kim is an active mom to three children under the age of 10! She became a speech-language pathologist because she wanted to work in a "helping profession." Kim loves working with children and adults and enjoys the diversity and challenges she encounters with each client. She takes pride in offering client services with a personal and family-centered touch.
Bio
Kimberly A. Bell, CCC-SLP (Owner)
A speech-language pathologist for over 14 years, "Miss Kim" founded SPEECH PATHways in 1999. Kim is very active in the Maryland Speech Language and Hearing Association (MSHA). Recipient of the 2002 award for service to MSHA and the profession of speech-language pathology, she began a 3-year term on the MHSA Executive Board in 2007 and served as President in 2008/2009. In 2010, she was elected as Private Practice Director and continues her work with MSHA in that capacity. Kim developed and coordinated the Private Practice Track for the annual MSHA convention from 2007 through 2010. A former faculty member at Towson University, she guest lectures there in addition to speaking at various community and professional seminars. Kim is also a member of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Kim earned her sixth ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) in 2010, reflecting her concerted, personal effort to continue professional learning beyond an academic degree. The ACE Award acknowledges her dedication to education and the development of exemplary programs through SPEECH PATHways. Kim was also the 2009 recipient of the Fellow Award of the Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA), which is bestowed upon a MSHA member in recognition of outstanding professional achievement.
Kim has worked in settings ranging from acute care, home-care, skilled nursing, outpatient rehabilitation, early intervention/Infants and Toddler Programs, to public and private schools, universities and private practice. She has extensive experience evaluating and treating patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. An SLP for over 14 years, Kim's expertise is called upon by associations, agencies, and individuals. She is a peer reviewer for the Continuing Education Programs.
Memberships
ASHA
MSHA
AAPPSPA
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, M/C, Visa & Discover
License:MD #3367
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech / Language / Hearing
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Developmental Delays
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Stuttering
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Learning Disabilities
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Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
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Licenses/Certifications
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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