Joan Comrie, M.S., CCC-SLP, is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric dysphagia with over 37 years of experience. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech Pathology from the University of Wisconsin. After developing pediatric feeding programs at major hospitals, she has operated her own private practice for the past 30 years.

 

Joan has treated over 10,000 infants and children with mild to very complex feeding and swallowing disorders.  She is a sought-after consultant and educator, having co-taught UNC–Chapel Hill’s first dysphagia course, published articles in professional journals, newspapers and parent magazines, and consulted to hospitals and practices internationally.   She continues to present at universities, national and international conferences, and ASHA events.

 

A five-time ASHA ACE Award recipient, she also developed a top-rated online training course for therapists, with a version in progress for university programs.

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Sarah Comrie is a licensed speech-language pathologist with a passion for helping children thrive. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Central Florida.

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Her background includes supporting children with a wide range of speech and language, and pediatric dysphagia and feeding disorders, including those with autism spectrum disorder, Down 

Syndrome, and oral motor challenges. Sarah has worked in diverse settings—from autism centers to PPECs (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care) facilities—caring for medically complex children with compassion and expertise.

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Speech therapy and pediatric dysphagia is more than a career for her—it’s a calling. Following her mom’s footsteps, she has always dreamed of building a family-centered practice where every child is supported, understood, and empowered.