Monica Purdy, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
Monica Purdy
MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
Owner, Kids Abilities Pediatric Therapy Clinic · TalkTools® Instructor
Owner, Kids Abilities Pediatric Therapy Clinic · TalkTools® Instructor
Monica Purdy, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®, is a graduate of Ball State University with more than 20 years of professional experience dedicated to helping children with special needs communicate. She is the owner of Kids Abilities Pediatric Therapy Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a Level 6 TalkTools® Therapist and member of the TalkTools® Instructor Team.
Monica holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and is a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®). She is also PROMPT trained, SOS trained, and proficient in American Sign Language, with expertise in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
She has been an invited speaker at conventions and seminars across the United States and internationally, presenting on topics including orofacial myology, sensory regulation, open-mouth posture, and nasal breathing for clinical populations.
Monica holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and is a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®). She is also PROMPT trained, SOS trained, and proficient in American Sign Language, with expertise in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
She has been an invited speaker at conventions and seminars across the United States and internationally, presenting on topics including orofacial myology, sensory regulation, open-mouth posture, and nasal breathing for clinical populations.
Disclosures
Financial Disclosure: Monica Purdy is the Owner of Kids Abilities Pediatric Therapy Clinic. She is a member of the TalkTools® speakers bureau and receives speaker honorarium.
Non-Financial Disclosure: She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Self-Study Courses
A comprehensive look at how the sensory system influences speech, feeding, and behavior — with practical strategies for integrating sensory-based interventions into your therapy practice.
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Identify the causes of chronic open-mouth posture and learn 10 evidence-based clinical strategies for addressing lip seal, nasal breathing, and orofacial muscle function.
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Explore the mechanics of chewing — muscle coordination, jaw grading, and rotary movement — and learn how to assess and treat mastication deficits across pediatric and adult populations.
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Learn how sensory regulation directly impacts a child's ability to participate in therapy, with practical tools and frameworks for supporting self-regulation before and during treatment sessions.
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Understand why nasal breathing matters for health, speech, and sleep — and discover clinical techniques for transitioning habitual mouth breathers toward nasal breathing patterns.
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Versión en español — identifica las causas de la postura crónica con la boca abierta y aprende 10 estrategias clínicas para trabajar el sello labial y la función muscular orofacial.
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Versión en español — explora la mecánica de la masticación, la coordinación muscular y el movimiento rotatorio, con enfoque en evaluación y tratamiento de déficits de masticación.
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Versión en español — comprende la importancia de la respiración nasal para la salud y el habla, con técnicas clínicas para la transición de respiradores bucales habituales.
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