ALAYNA TOWNSEND, PhD, CCC-SLP

Alayna E. Townsend, PhD, CCC-SLP serves as a clinical educator, lecturer, and coordinator for the preschool language enrichment program at the University of Houston. Dr. Townsend is recognized by Apraxia Kids for advanced training and expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). She is the owner of Higher Learning SLP where she creates digital products for SLPs. Dr. Townsend has dedicated most of her career to serving pediatrics in various clinical settings.

Financial Disclosures: Dr. Alayna Townsend receives salary and is the owner of Townsend Therapy Solution and Higher Learning SLP. She also receives salary and is on faculty at the University of Houston. Dr. Townsend is receiving an honorarium for presenting the current training session.

Non-financial Disclosures: Dr. Alayna Townsend is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, National Black Association of Speech, Language & Hearing, and Apraxia of Kid DITF Task Force.