About Us
Talktime was founded in 2007 by Amy Shope as a way to provide direct Speech and Language services to children in the area. Initially providing services on her own, Amy soon found the demand for quality SLP services far exceeded her capacity, and expanded the office, resources, and staff. We now have a continually growing staff of experienced and certified Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Reading Therapists and Music Therapists, each offering a slightly different background. Since we collaborate on treatment plans and procedures, we are able to utilize the different strengths of each therapist to provide the best treatment possible!
All of our Speech-Language Pathologists are certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and all of our Occupational Therapists are certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy. All of our therapists are licensed by the state of Pennsylvania.
All of our Speech-Language Pathologists are certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and all of our Occupational Therapists are certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy. All of our therapists are licensed by the state of Pennsylvania.

Amy Shope, Speech-Language Pathologist, MA CCC-SLP/L, President
Amy received a Bachelor of Science Degree with honors in Communication Disorders from Pennsylvania State University. She then went on to earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Michigan State University where she graduated with Highest Distinction and Honors. After graduating from Michigan State University, Amy went on to work with children of all ages in a variety of settings. Before founding Talktime Speech Therapy in 2007, Amy worked in the public school system in Holly, Michigan servicing elementary students in regular eduction with speech and language impairments, as well as students with emotional disorders and mental retardation. After moving back to Pennsylvania in 2000, Amy began working for Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4 where she serviced children with speech, language and dysphagia (i.e, swallowing) needs related to severe speech and language impairments, apraxia, autism, multiple handicaps, and mental retardation. Amy has also worked part-time in Pennsylvania's Early Intervention Program in Allegheny County servicing children from birth-3 years with speech, language, and swallowing needs. Amy also has much experience with the selection and programming of Augmentative and Alternative means of communication. Areas of specialization and special interest include childhood apraxia of speech, auditory processing disorders, stuttering, and dysphagia. Amy has a passion for working with children and has developed unique therapy techniques that are both fun and successful.
Amy received a Bachelor of Science Degree with honors in Communication Disorders from Pennsylvania State University. She then went on to earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Michigan State University where she graduated with Highest Distinction and Honors. After graduating from Michigan State University, Amy went on to work with children of all ages in a variety of settings. Before founding Talktime Speech Therapy in 2007, Amy worked in the public school system in Holly, Michigan servicing elementary students in regular eduction with speech and language impairments, as well as students with emotional disorders and mental retardation. After moving back to Pennsylvania in 2000, Amy began working for Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4 where she serviced children with speech, language and dysphagia (i.e, swallowing) needs related to severe speech and language impairments, apraxia, autism, multiple handicaps, and mental retardation. Amy has also worked part-time in Pennsylvania's Early Intervention Program in Allegheny County servicing children from birth-3 years with speech, language, and swallowing needs. Amy also has much experience with the selection and programming of Augmentative and Alternative means of communication. Areas of specialization and special interest include childhood apraxia of speech, auditory processing disorders, stuttering, and dysphagia. Amy has a passion for working with children and has developed unique therapy techniques that are both fun and successful.