I’m Kellie Henkel M.S. CCC SLP

Speech Language Pathologist & Educational Specialist

Since 1999, I have been dedicated to helping children overcome communication and learning challenges through Lights On Learning.

About Kellie

My journey in this field began in Baltimore, Maryland, where I grew up facing learning difficulties in reading, spelling, and math.

However, I persevered, driven by a passion for teaching sign language during my high school and college years.

I envisioned a career focused on play-based therapy, integrating my sign language skills to help children communicate effectively.

Specializing in pediatric care, I graduated from Loyola College in Maryland with a Bachelor’s in Speech Language Pathology in 1993, followed by a Master’s from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee in 1999.

I live in Orcutt, California, CA with my husband, 4 homeschooled children, donkeys and poodles! As a family we spend our free time playing on the beach and camping.

 From 1999 – 2006 I specialized in serving children with autism and apraxia of speech.
From 2007-2014 I continued my private practice and added additional support services to
school districts by providing Individualized Education Evaluations and therapy. I also
provided training to school district staff on speech, language, literacy and AAC.

In 2015, my journey took a personal turn when I discovered that my own four children were dyslexic. Determined to address their struggles, I delved into extensive coursework in literacy, math, and IEP advocacy, eventually homeschooling them to accommodate their unique learning needs.

Since 2017, I have specialized in serving children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Through Lights On Learning’s online membership, I aim to share my wealth of knowledge and experience with parents, teachers, therapists, and children, enabling them to access resources and support tailored to their needs.

Since 2024 I started the exclusive online membership sharing my expertise through
recorded videos, forum and teleconferences to be able to help even more people!

Empowering
Communication

Empowering
Communication

My initial decade of practice centered on serving children with autism and apraxia, emphasizing the importance of communication.

Utilizing methodologies such as PROMPT and AAC, alongside Floortime and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I helped nonverbal individuals find their voice.

In subsequent years, I added literacy, math and handwriting intervention to my private practice in addition to helping families advocate for their children’s educational needs.

The most recent addition is creating quality educational videos and resources for our membership and store.

My initial decade of practice centered on serving children with autism and apraxia, emphasizing the importance of communication.

Utilizing methodologies such as PROMPT and AAC, alongside Floortime and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I helped nonverbal individuals find their voice.

In subsequent years, I added literacy, math and handwriting intervention to my private practice in addition to helping families advocate for their children’s educational needs.

The most recent addition is creating quality educational videos and resources for our membership and store.

Unlock your child’s potential with our comprehensive range of tailored services and memberships.

Covering everything from speech and language to handwriting, math, literacy, and advocacy.

We are here to support every aspect of your child’s growth.

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