About Heather Mangold
MS, CCC-SLP
Heather is a Connecticut certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Mangold Speech and Language Services, LLC. She completed her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Worcester State University in 2003 and earned a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2005.
Heather has served hundreds of individuals with a variety of communication disorders. Her specialties include diagnosis and treatment of speech sound production disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), auditory processing disorders and accent modification therapy. She has extensive experience in public schools, early intervention and in private therapy.
Heather a recognized provider for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) at Apraxia-Kids.org..
An Interview with Heather
What are some attributes of a strong SLP?
Being an effective therapist is both an art and a science. Helping a person learn to communicate, no matter the age or challenges, requires an intricate blend of book knowledge, experience and strong interpersonal skills. Staying in tune with what a client needs as a session progresses is a constant balancing act with great rewards!
What has shaped you as a therapist?
I was in graduate school when my own children were very little. I was learning about language development as they were developing language. It was a unique position to be in. Evolving into motherhood and into the field of speech-language pathology at the same time forged in me an intense drive for helping others. At this point, I’ve been on both sides of the PPT table. I’ve sought the support of a variety of professionals for my own family members and friends, so I can empathize with those who are feeling vulnerable about seeking help.
What are the best parts of your job?
Definitely teaching people to engage more fully! Whether I’m teaching a little child to use eye contact as he plays ball with his family, teaching an older child to play a card game with friends, or teaching adults with hearing loss to self-advocate, giving people the tools they need to communicate more effectively in daily life is the best part of being a speech-language pathologist.
