Meet your Therapist

Hi, I'm Abby Leposa, founder of Speech Path Solutions. My journey into speech-language pathology began in high school when I had the opportunity to shadow my nephew’s speech therapist. I was captivated by how simple, play-based activities—like blocks, puzzles, and nursery rhymes—could make such a powerful impact on a child’s communication development. From that moment, I knew this was the path for me.

After completing graduate school, I returned to my hometown of Bradford and quickly recognized a significant gap in available services for children in need of speech and language support. Driven by my passion for both this field and my community, I created Speech Path Solutions to help fill that gap.

My mission is to collaborate with local therapy providers, Early Intervention programs, hospitals, and school districts to ensure that every child in our region receives the quality care they deserve. By supporting the youngest members of our community, I hope to empower the next generation of Bradford to grow, thrive, and give back—just as I’ve been inspired to do.

Our Process

Child-Led | Family-Centered | Goal-Driven

At Speech Path Solutions, we follow a child-led, family-centered approach designed to ensure your child’s goals—and yours—are achieved with care and intention.

Every family begins with a free 30-minute consultation. During this visit, you'll have the chance to meet the therapist, explore our clinic, ask questions, and discuss your child’s needs. This time also allows the therapist to complete screenings and informal observations to better understand your child’s baseline skills.

Following the consultation, we may recommend a full evaluation to gain a deeper insight into your child’s current abilities—or, if appropriate, we can jump right into therapy.

Because we are a private pay practice, we’re not limited by insurance restrictions. This allows us to offer flexible scheduling and serve all children—regardless of whether a formal evaluation has been completed.

Therapy sessions are offered at a pace that works best for your family and will continue until you feel confident that your child has reached their goals.

Professional History

Therapy services offered in Turks and Caicos

Pictured is owner Abby Leposa completing therapy with a client during her study abroad in Turks and Caicos

Education

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, with minors in Deaf Studies and Psychology.

I continued my education at PennWest Edinboro, where I earned a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology.

Interests

I have a strong interest in parent coaching and education. I'm passionate about empowering families with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to carry over therapy strategies in daily routines. I believe that when parents are actively involved, progress happens more quickly and consistently, fostering a sense of teamwork.

Experience

During graduate school, I completed three pediatric clinical externships:

Seneca Highlands IU9's Preschool (3-5) Early Intervention Program
St. Mary’s Area School District at Bennett’s Valley and Fox Township Elementary Schools
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center – Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

I completed my Clinical Fellowship at CARE for Children, providing Early Intervention services to children ages 0–3 in their natural environments.

Currently, I am employed with E. Wachter Early Intervention Services, delivering free in-home (or natural environment) services to eligible children and families across McKean, Warren, and Erie counties.

Certifications

I am a certified Speech-Language Pathologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP).

Fun Facts

During graduate school, I travelled to Turks and Caicos to provide speech and language therapy to autistic children at a week-long camp.

I have a special interest in working with medically fragile children, including those with feeding tubes, complex medical histories, and chromosomal differences.