Myofunctional, Spelling and Auditory Processing Therapy for DC Families

Live, one-on-one therapy in Bethesda or online, just over the DC line.

Helping DC Kids Speak, Breathe, Spell and Listen With Confidence

I'm Amy Clayman, M.A., CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist licensed in the District of Columbia and a certified orofacial myologist. My office in Bethesda is just over the DC line, and every program below also works online. Pick whatever fits your family's week.

Myofunctional Therapy for DC Kids

Does your child breathe through their mouth, rest with their lips apart or push their tongue forward when they swallow? Myofunctional therapy retrains those muscle habits, which often also clears up stubborn /s/, /z/ and /r/ sounds. I work with kids 6 and up.

Myofunctional evaluations for DC families happen in person at my Bethesda office. After that, therapy is online, with in-person visits as needed. Learn more about myofunctional therapy.

SPELL-Links Spelling Therapy in DC

SPELL-Links is a research-based word study program that teaches spelling from sounds to print. Kids learn 14 strategies they can use on any word, including ones they've never seen. It's a strong fit for dyslexia and other reading and spelling difficulties. Learn more about SPELL-Links.

CAPDOTS Auditory Processing Training in DC

For kids who struggle to hear the teacher over classroom noise, CAPDOTS trains how the two ears work together. Your child does the training at home on a computer, and I guide you through a parent orientation and check progress weekly. Optional live guided sessions are available. Adults train on their own schedule, with the same weekly check-ins. Learn more about CAPDOTS.

Online or In Person

In person: my Bethesda office, a short drive up Wisconsin or Connecticut Avenue
Online: live, one-on-one sessions on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, which I've offered since 2016
Both: many families mix the two around school and activity schedules

Neighborhoods I Serve

Chevy Chase DC, Tenleytown, Cleveland Park, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Brookland and every ward in the city.

Questions DC Parents Ask

Do I have to come to Bethesda? Only for the myofunctional evaluation. Therapy after that is online, with in-person visits as needed. SPELL-Links and CAPDOTS can be done fully online.

Do you take insurance? KidSpeak is self-pay. I provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

What ages do you work with? Myofunctional therapy starts at age 6. SPELL-Links is for school-age kids and teens. CAPDOTS works for children through adults.