Meet the Team
“Play is a child’s most important occupation”
Bianca McAfee-Jacques M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner and Speech Language Pathologist
State Licenses:
Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Trainings:
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology Certification (ATP)
Education:
Assumption College, B.A. - Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies with a concentration in Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of New Hampshire, M.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Bianca is an ASHA licensed, speech-language pathologist who has a passion for working with children and their families.
She specializes in treating children ages birth to high-school age experiencing expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, nonverbal communication (AAC), and various other challenges.
In addition to her masters in Speech and Language Pathology, Bianca completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program at the University of New Hampshire. This program specializes in training related to interdisciplinary, family entered, culturally competent systems of care for children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families.
In treatment sessions, Bianca uses a family-centered coaching model which focuses on the child and ways to incorporated treatment goals into daily life. Bianca enjoys helping children learn through play, as this is their most important occupation!
In her personal life, Bianca enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, teaching dance to children with and without disabilities as well as baking.
Julia Orten, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
State Licenses:
Rhode Island
Education:
University of Rhode Island, B.S. - Communicative Disorders
Southern Connecticut State University, M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders
Julia is a dedicated pediatric speech-language pathologist with a passion for working with children and their families. She specializes in treating children with expressive and receptive language disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), late talkers, childhood apraxia of speech, and speech sound disorders. Julia brings a holistic perspective, having worked in both school based and outpatient speech therapy settings.
Sarah Robitaille, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
State Licenses:
Rhode Island
Education:
University of Rhode Island, B.S. - Communicative Disorders
University of Rhode Island M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders
Sarah brings a holistic, child-centered perspective to therapy, drawing on her experience in both school-based and outpatient settings. She values collaboration with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure therapy goals are meaningful, functional, and supportive of each child’s everyday life. Sarah is committed to creating a positive, engaging therapy environment where children feel confident, motivated, and empowered to communicate to their fullest potential.