Bright Ideas is a warm, inviting clinic tailored to young children and their families. Our therapists and teachers are serious about your child’s care, and seriously fun!
Speech-Language Pathology
Dr. Danielle Hayward-Sneider, SLPD, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist, and the owner/operator of Bright Ideas Speech Therapy. Danielle has been in practice, serving the children of Erie and Huron counties, for over 24 years. She has experience in hospitals, schools, residential facilities, home health, and private practice. Danielle is a mom of 7 and a proud autism parent. She is Beckman, Vital Stim, and SOS certified, and ADOS-2 and ADI-R trained, with extensive experience in pediatric feeding, speech and language, and autism. Danielle is a neurodiversity affirming therapist and believes that you know your child best. Family involvement, values, and needs are at the heart of every treatment plan.
Lindsey Esker, M.A. CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years experience. Specialties include autism spectrum disorders, early intervention, receptive/expressive language disorders, and parent training. Lindsey is trained in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and has provided diagnostic assessments for those suspected with autism spectrum disorders for over 12 years. She has served children in a variety of settings including outpatient therapy, schools, and early intervention. Outside of her clinical work, Lindsey enjoys working with local nonprofit organizations to improve inclusion and access for those who have developmental disabilities and who identify as neurodivergent. Lindsey prioritizes family involvement and collaboration in her clinical work. She has two school-aged daughters who keep her on her toes and in her free time loves to be in her garden.
Occupational Therapy
We are excited to offer Pediatric Occupational Therapy! Our occupational therapist can provide support in the areas of fine motor skills, sensory motor processing, autism, and feeding.
Educational Skills Intervention
April Proctor, M.Ed has been teaching regular and special education in the Erie and Huron county area for 26 years. She is highly qualified, holding a Masters degree in Education Curriculum and Design. She has her k-12 reading endorsement, and was recognized as a Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator. April cares deeply about education, and has a true love for helping children learn.
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