HOW CAN WE HELP YOU
Therapies We Offer
We offer a wide range of speech therapy services including speech, language, feeding, as well as oral-motor and orofacial myofunctional treatment.
Speech and Language
Therapy
If you’ve been told your child needs speech therapy, that could mean so many different things! We treat and assess various communication disorders including articulation errors, language delays, feeding difficulties, and impacted social skills.
Oral Motor and Orofacial
Myofunctional Treatment
Oral motor impairment can affect feeding and speech development. When the muscles of the face are impacted, the mouth and face can’t function properly. These can be either from birth (congenital) or from some sort of trauma (acquired).
Feeding Therapy
Feeding and eating isn’t always easy for kids. A pediatric feeding disorder can be difficult for the entire family. We are here to minimize its effects and make eating a fun part of your day again with specialized therapy that slowly introduces new foods or eating/swallowing patterns.
WHY CHOOSE US
Benefits of Our Therapy
Personalized Treatment
We create a personalized treatment plan for each client. No two clients are alike, and neither is their treatment. Speech and occupationaltherapy should be as unique as you are.
Experienced Therapists
Our therapists use evidence-based practice that has been proven to be effective. We have experience working with numerous and various clients and understand that we are not just treating a list of symptoms, we help you to best meet your needs.
Therapy Goals
We use SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) that make tracking your therapy progress easy. You won't be guessing if there’s progress, you'll know!
OUR PROCESS
How It Works
Your life may be complicated, but scheduling speech therapy doesn’t have to be. Our process is simple.
Schedule a Call
Click here to schedule a call so we can discuss your or your child’s needs.
Set up an Evaluation
We start with an Evaluation to know exactly what you need and then set up speech therapy goals that are relevant to you or your child.
Make Your First Appointment with our Team
We’ll set up future appointments and send reminders so that it’s not one more thing you have to remember.
GET TO KNOW ME
About Gillian
Gillian Gladstone Teran
MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
Owner & Director
Gillian Gladstone Teran, MA, CCC-SLP, COM® is a nationally recognized Speech-Language Pathologist and IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myologist™ with over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience. As Owner and Director of Gladstone Speech, Gillian has become a leading voice in the assessment and treatment of speech, feeding, swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional disorders across all ages in the DC Metropolitan Area.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated closely with public and independent schools, early childhood programs, and medical and dental offices across the DMV—building strong interdisciplinary partnerships and delivering evidence-based care to a diverse range of clients.
Gillian holds a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University. She is certified by both the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM™), and is licensed in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
Widely regarded for her expertise in oral motor and feeding disorders, Gillian is highly sought after as a mentor, consultant, and presenter. She has trained and advised Speech-Language Pathologists and healthcare providers nationwide, and has formally mentored multiple clinicians pursuing advanced training in oral motor and orofacial myofunctional disorders. She frequently presents to medical, dental, allied, and holistic health professionals on the critical role of oral motor development and function throughout the lifespan.