Pediatric Specialty Associates

11/19/2025

Sydney Scamihorn is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who
specializes in early intervention. She earned her Master’s Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology from Eastern Illinois University in 2018. She completed
her 9-month Clinical Fellowship working with children from birth to age
three.
With over four years of full-time experience in early intervention, Sydney has
worked extensively with toddlers presenting with a range of communication
needs, including Late Language Emergence, Mixed Receptive-Expressive
Language Disorders, Suspected Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism
Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome. She is deeply committed to
empowering families by partnering closely with parents and caregivers to
support their child’s communication development in their natural
environment. Sydney considers it a privilege to be invited into a family’s
daily life to help their child connect and communicate more effectively.
Outside of her professional work, Sydney enjoys spending time with family
and friends, walking her dog, working out, reading, doing puzzles, and
traveling

11/18/2025

11/17/2025

1 in 10 babies are born premature. We have the honor of providing services to so many families who have experienced premature births and get to experience the resiliency of these little babies up close. Early intervention is so crucial to their development. We love celebrating every milestone together!

11/11/2025

Sharon has been a developmental therapist with PSA since the fall of 2013. She has a bachelors degree in both special education and elementary education. Her masters degree is in early childhood education.

Sharon has experience teaching third grade as well as pre-kindergarten. Early intervention is her niche and her passion. Sharon loves helping each individual child take the next step to reach their milestones and supporting families along the way. Sharon loves to get to partner with each family on her caseload to meet their specific goals.

When she is not working, Sharon loves to knit, spend time with family, and invest in relationships with the people she loves.

11/10/2025

Oliver was getting physical therapy for balance, coordination, jumping, and running. He achieved his goals just in time for his 3rd birthday, when he graduates from First Steps.

11/07/2025

Hello, my name is Hillary Lupo. I’ve been a first steps speech therapist since 2018. I
graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences
and Disorders and then went on to earn my master’s degree in communication sciences
and Disorders from the University of South Carolina in 2018.
I’ve always been passionate about working with children, especially in early intervention. I
believe that communication development is crucial during this stage of life, and I’m thrilled
to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in the birth to
three population.
I love working with families, teaching them effective strategies for play and communication
with their children, and witnessing their children’s growth and development. It’s truly
rewarding to see how much they can learn and progress at such a young age.
In addition to my professional work, I’m married to my husband, Max, and we have two
beautiful baby girls. Having children of my own has made me a better pediatric speechlanguage pathologist. It taught me valuable lessons about patience, compassion, and the
importance of nurturing children’s growth.
In my free time, I enjoy working out, walking, spending time with friends and family, and
puzzling. These activities help me relax and recharge, and they also provide me with
opportunities to engage in activities that I enjoy!

11/06/2025

Suilian has been working so hard with our developmental therapist, Chloe! Suilian is working on pairing expressions with play sounds to build his vocabulary! Play is one of the most engaging ways to build communication with toddlers. Using words such as “hmm?”, “wow!, and “uh-oh” are great language builders and even better when paired with gestures and exciting facial expressions.

11/04/2025

Social workers are available through Indianapolis Public Library at the Central Library Atrium to answer questions and connect families with community resources.
It’s a wonderful way to find support, learn about local programs, and get help navigating services.

11/03/2025

Our PT, Kaitlyn, has been working with Jeremiah and his family since he was 6 months old. Kaitlyn joined his family for the Indianapolis 2025 Buddy Walk. Jeremiah is getting ready to graduate First Steps this fall, and Kaitlyn says, “While I’ll deeply miss working with him and his amazing family, I’m so grateful for the time we’ve shared. I’ll cherish these next few weeks and always carry this experience with me.
So proud to walk alongside them today and celebrate everything Jeremiah has accomplished!”

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! We hope your day is filled with fun, whether your little one is dressing up and going door to door, enjoying decorations from the sidewalk or just staying cozy at home.
Every child celebrates in their own way and that’s what makes it special! We’re wishing your family a holiday that feels just right for you.