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Credentials:

  • Licensed SLP (SC, UT, AK)

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

  • 17+ years of school-based therapy, including DoDEA

  • Experienced special education advocate

Hi! I’m Ashley!

I’m an American Speech, Language and Hearing Association certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 17 years of experience helping children build meaningful communication skills.

My journey began in school-based therapy—working in public schools including with military families in DoDEA settings overseas—where I supported students from preschool to middle school. I’ve since expanded my work to include private therapy and special education advocacy, offering families holistic support that aligns home, therapy, and school.

I believe therapy works best when it’s relationship-driven, personalized, and evidenced-based.

At Bonkofsky Speech and Language, sessions are tailored to each child’s strengths and challenges, delivered in a cozy, professional setting.

Specialized Training:

  • PROMPT Bridging

  • Orofacial Myofunctional

  • Natural Language Acquisition

  • Lidcombe Trained

  • IEP Master Coach

  • Hanen Certified:

    • It Takes Two to Talk

    • More Than Words

    • Target Word

  • Red Cross CPR/First Aid

  • Certified Medical Billing & Coding Assistant

FAQs

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  • Yes! We are networked with many insurance providers. Please contact us to see if we are already working with your provider.

  • Families can benefit from speech therapy as early as birth! If there are noticeable delays in speech or language development, DON’T WAIT! Early intervention often leads to faster progress, but therapy is effective for school-aged children and teens as well.

  • Signs your child may benefit from speech therapy include:

    • Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds after age 4–5

    • Limited vocabulary compared to peers

    • Trouble understanding instructions or answering questions

    • Stuttering or repeating sounds

    • Avoiding speaking in certain situations
      If you’re unsure, a speech-language evaluation can give you clarity.

  • Yes. We can provide private therapy alongside school-based services for additional support, help with carryover, or to target skills not addressed in the school setting. We also work closely with parents on IEP advocacy.

  • Most sessions are 30–45 minutes, depending on your child’s needs and attention span. We’ll recommend the ideal session length after your child’s evaluation.

  • Frequency varies by individual need, but most children benefit from 1–2 sessions per week along with home practice.

  • Yes. Parents are welcome to observe. We also spend time at the end of each session sharing strategies you can use at home.

  • Your first visit will include:

    •A parent interview to learn about your child’s history, strengths, and challenges.

    •A speech and/or language evaluation using standardized and play-based methods.

    •A therapy plan with clear goals and recommendations.

    We encourage you to bring any school reports, IEPs, or medical notes so we can create a truly personalized plan.

  • We offer therapy in our cozy, dedicated speech space in Sumter, SC. Virtual sessions are also available for eligible families.

  • We use a combination of formal re-evaluations, session data, and parent/teacher feedback to track growth. You’ll receive regular updates so you can see your child’s progress.

    • Speech therapy focuses on how sounds are produced.

    • Language therapy focuses on vocabulary, sentence structure, comprehension, and social communication skills.
      Many children benefit from both.

  • The first step is to schedule with us so we can learn more about your child’s needs and explain the process.

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