Speech & Learning Connections is dedicated to providing the most current, research-based programs and services for children and adolescents who struggle with a variety of developmental, communication and learning difficulties.  We are dedicated to providing solutions that allow children to reach their full potential in all areas of life.

Our intensive programs address the underlying issues which can make communication and learning difficult.  Our professional staff is certified and maintain extensive continuing education to insure the highest quality services available in the area.  Most importantly, our programs get results.  Read our testimonials.

OWNER/DIRECTOR
Basha Ontiveros, M.S., CCC-SLP received her Masters of Science in Speech Pathology at Illinois State University. Her areas of specialty are auditory/language processing disorders and reading instruction. Basha is trained in several of the Lindamood-Bell® programs, including LiPS® and in the Barton Reading and Spelling System, Orton-Gillingham reading method.  Basha also completed post-graduate coursework in diagnosing dyslexia and regularly tests children for this disorder. Basha is the parent of a child diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder and works as an advocate for parents of children with learning and communication disabilities.
OUR STAFF
Wendy Iverson received her Bachelors of Science in Education at the University of South Dakota in 1992.  She taught as an early childhood special education teacher at Chester East Lincoln Elementary School in Lincoln, Illinois.  Wendy is trained in an Orton-Gillingham reading method (Barton Reading and Spelling System) and in Handwriting without Tears.  She holds a type 04 teaching certificate from the Illinois State Board of Education.  Wendy is an active member and leader of a support group for parents of children with dyslexia and reading disabilities in the Bloomington-Normal area.  Wendy is the parent of a child with severe dyslexia and has extensive knowledge on parent advocacy and special education law.
Chasity Bogay,  M.S., CCC-SLP received her Masters of Science in Speech Pathology at Illinois State University.
Devon Lovell, B.S. from Northwestern University.  She has training in multisensory approach to reading and math, with concentration on Orton-Gillingham reading instruction.  She is the Director of Community Tutoring in Chicago.  She has taught K-8 students facing reading and math challenges employing multisensory approach.  Currently a member of Learning Disabilities Association of America and International Dyslexia Association.
Mallory Boehm, senior at Illinois State University pursuing Special Education degree.  She is trained in an Orton-Gillingham reading method and is currently working on becoming certified.  She has tutored at Speech & Learning Connections for over a year.
Angela Bolleli, Special Education degree from Illinois State University.  She is trained in an Orton-Gillingham reading method and currently tutors students in reading and spelling skills.
OUR CONSULTANTS
	Kim Williamson, MAED/SPE, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides Applied Behavior Analysis services for children with behavioral, developmental, and learning disorders.   She is the owner of Circles Behavior Consultation Services.

AFFILIATIONS

Our affiliations include:

• Illinois Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA)
• American Academy of Private Practitioners in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA)
• American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Member of International Dyslexia Association (Illinois Branch)
• Circles Behavior Consultation Services

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Speech & Learning Connections is located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois