Since 1979, Nancy has dedicated herself to establishing the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), a treatment approach to help children become effective vocal communicators.
Nancy lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on the subject of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and other speech sound disorders in children. Families from around the country and the world travel to the KCC to participate in intensive and specialized therapy programs. The center continues to grow and has earned a reputation for excellence, warmth, and successful outcomes.
Professional capacities:
- Advisory board member of Wayne State University’s Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development
- Speech-language consultant for the Parish School and Carruth Center in Houston, Texas
- Speech-language consultant for Suburban Speech Center in Short Hills, New Jersey
- Former professional advisory board member of Apraxia Kids
Nancy has been honored by both of her alma maters: she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Wayne State University in 2015 and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Michigan State in 2010.
Nancy was thrilled to be recognized by the following prestigious organizations:
- Distinguished Service Award from Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2011)
- Community Excellence Business Person of the Year Award from the West Bloomfield Township Chamber of Commerce (2015)
- Leader & Innovator by Lawrence Technological University
In addition, the KCC has received MSHA’s Clinical Service Award and Corp! Magazine’s Best of Michigan Business Award.
Nancy received her BA at Michigan State University and MA at Wayne State University, having been awarded a graduate assistantship. She has three grown children and resides with her husband in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Disclosures
Financial Disclosure: Yes, author of Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), Speech Praxis Test and owner of KCC, Kaufman Children's Center. and receives compensation from Talk Tools for this conference lecture
Non-financial Disclosures: Nancy has no non-financial disclosures