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Voted Best Speech Therapy & Training Center
2016-2020, 5 years and counting!
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WE KNOW AUTISM.
WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE OUR FOUNDERS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE AUTISM COMMUNITY. WE ARE NOT JUST YOUR TYPICAL THERAPY CENTER. WE SPECIALIZE IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN A WAY THAT NO OTHER MIDWEST PROVIDER IS DOING. OUR TEAM BASED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS INCLUDES TRAINING CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO BE A POSITIVE SOCIAL INFLUENCE FOR EACH CHILD.
WANT TO BE PART OF A CHILD'S JOURNEY?
My son has been going to the Griffin Promise a little over a year now. He was a very shy boy in the beginning but has really opened up socially this past year and his speech is improving. My son loves going to speech therapy each week and we love all the staff. They are always super helpful and are very flexible when we need to change an appointment date/time. The staff truly cares about the kids and their well being and celebrates each new milestone. The staff doesn’t just help the kids, they offer parents all kinds of advice and methods to help the whole family in their journey. We are glad to have been referred there and thankful we have them in our lives.
Erica, mom
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Stephanie & Mickey, son Noah
We love the Griffin Promise team. They have helped our entire family. We have learned how to help our son through love and play. Thank you for supporting them as they support others like us.
Sierra, son Max
The Griffin Promise is an absolutely wonderful clinic! My son Max loves it, he gets all giggly in the parking lot when he sees where we're going. Max blossomed and has developed quite the personality since he first started at Griffin, his pathologists really helped us grow and communicate together. Everyone is so warm and friendly, they're not just pathologists, or just therapists, they're part of your team, and for me, they're family.
April, son Mason
Love love love this place ! My son has done phenomenal since going here! Everyone there from the front desk to the owner treat you like family ! It never fails every single time we walk in there someone says "hi Mason" . This means so much to me! They are always building Mason up even on his not so great days ! Thanks for all y'all do Griffin Promise we love you guys!
Board President
Jessica Caruthers
Passionate about helping individuals with social and emotional delays, Jessie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is dedicated to the mission of The Griffin Promise.
Board Vice President
Amie Ellison
Amie serves as both Vice President and Education Director for the board. Her expertise as an autism special educator within the school system serves to help the charity meet the needs of both students and teachers.
Board Secretary
Megan Henson
Megan serves the board with a law degree and expertise in education. Her knowledge helps the clinic maintain a professional and legal standing in all areas of their business.
Executive Director
Lori Frederick
Lori is not only the director of the charity and clinic, she is Griffin's mom. She knows first hand what it means to be an autism mom. Her journey with her son makes every parent feel connected with The Griffin Promise.
Director of Therapy
Stephanie Barton
Stephanie serves on the board and the clinic as the director of therapy services. Her extensive background in working with developmental delays is an asset to each area of the charity.
Volunteer Director
Torrie Moreton
Torrie began her career working with individuals with autism as a volunteer for the clinic's own, Griffin. Her passion for these children and experience allows her to guide the volunteers in their mission to help the clinic.
Libby Henson
Financial Advisor
Libby has worked for many years in the banking industry and understands the role of finances within the charity. She assists the director with taxes, budget, and loans as needed.
Dr. Robert Thompson
Medical Advisor
Dr. Robert Thompson is a Speech Pathologist who has extensive knowledge in language disorders, autism, and selective mutism. He is very passionate about the clinic and helping our patients.
Ashley Herde
Marketing and Fundraising Assistant
Ashley has been a big supporter of the clinic from its opening. She helps the team establish a community presence with graphics, materials, and her fundraising support.
Fundraising Director
Gidget Harris
Since the beginning of Griffin's own program, Gidget has served the team as head of fundraising. Her continued training and efforts have helped the charity to become successful in event planning and goal setting.
Fundraising Assistant
Rebecca Watkins
Becca began her time with our charity as an assistant to our executive director. As her career lead her in other directions, her passion for the clinic kept her involved as a member of the fundraising team.
Marketing Director
Mickey Uphold
Mickey is an certified speaker, trainer, and life coach with an accomplished background in leadership, innovation, and marketing. His passion is unlocking the human potential through experiential learning and mentorship. Mickey and his family are founding members of the clinic and have been serving the clinic since it’s inception.
Board member positions open
Interested?
Contact us below to learn more about being a part of this wonderful team. You could be just a step away from changing lives.