Lauren received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She believes in child-led and family-centered therapy and is passionate about making therapy FUNctional! Lauren began her career at CI in Madison, WI, but she relocated to central Wisconsin where she gained additional experience within a school district before helping open the Wausau location. Lauren has developed a special interest for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Since starting her career with CI 7 years ago, Lauren has been trained in the Get Permission Approach to feeding, PODD, and PROMPT. Apart from spending her days with the kids at CI, she enjoys spending time with her family.