Kelly Meehleib, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Kelly believes therapy should be relationship-based, play-driven, and responsive to each child’s needs. She prioritizes regulation and connection first, so children feel safe, engaged, and ready to communicate and learn. She lovse celebrating the small wins with children and their families, knowing that those moments build confidence and lead to meaningful progress.
Kelly has experience supporting a wide range of communication needs, including functional communication, receptive and expressive language, social communication, fluency, and speech sound production. She especially enjoys working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, neurodivergent learners, and children with complex communication needs. She supports communication through a variety of modalities, including spoken language, AAC, and sign language. She incorporates play, movement, and regulation strategies to help children feel engaged and ready to communicate.
Credentials and Certifications
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Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Maryville University of St. Louis)
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Masters of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences (Eastern Illinois University)
- Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) training – in progress
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) – in progress
My Recess Therapy Team ⇒ Kelly Meehleib

