Amy's Academics

13/08/2025

I’m thrilled to be returning to my alma mater, the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, as a Clinical Assistant Professor. I’ll be teaching and mentoring graduate students during their school placements and at the speech-language pathology clinic where I hope to ignite their passion for language and literacy. I’m also excited to continue my research, advancing the field alongside my clinical work. I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to the university that helped shape me.

25/07/2025

I’m honored to be part of ASHA’s 2025 Leadership Development Program and recently attended the LDP conference with a cohort of thoughtful, driven, and mission-focused professionals.

The experience reinforced my commitment to servant leadership, advocacy, and innovation in the field of speech-language pathology. Thank you to ASHA and the incredible mentors and peers who are shaping the future of our field!

20/07/2025

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When it comes to reading intervention, few programs are as widely known, or as hotly debated, as the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach. Marketed as a lifeline for children with dyslexia and word-level reading disabilities (WLRD), OG is often touted as the gold standard. But is it? A closer look at the....

19/07/2025

I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting a poster session at the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Conference this October in Atlanta, Georgia.

My presentation will highlight new research on an intervention I developed to support reading automaticity in children with dyslexia. This project represents years of clinical practice and a valued research collaboration with Dr. Meaghan McKenna at the University of Illinois, with the shared goal of improving literacy outcomes for all students.

I’m looking forward to connecting with colleagues, researchers, and educators at IDA to share findings and discuss evidence-based practices. If you’ll be attending, I’d love to see you there!

22/06/2025

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05/06/2025

Help your child strengthen reading and writing skills before the new school year!

Now open in Aurora, Illinois, Amy's Academics, a speech-language pathology office specializing in dyslexia and reading challenges. We provide expert support for children struggling with reading, spelling, and writing using evidence-based, structured literacy approaches.

We have immediate openings, and summer is the perfect time to make gains.

Dr. Amy K. Brummel
Kassidy A. Hansen
Speech-Language Pathologists

Contact us today to get started!
(815) 600-3076
amy@amysacademics.com
kassidy@amysacademics.com
amysacademics.com

Our NEW location:
2616 Ogden Avenue, Suite C
Aurora, IL

22/05/2025

Congratulations, Kassidy!

We are thrilled to celebrate Kassidy Hansen’s graduation from Purdue University, where she earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences with Highest Honors!

Kassidy brings exceptional clinical knowledge and a heart for children to Amy’s Academics. With expertise in language and literacy, social pragmatics, speech sound disorders, early intervention, and parent education, she is ready to support children of all ages with research-based, family-centered care.

Kassidy is accepting new clients! Call today to get on Kassidy’s schedule for an evaluation or therapy.

Welcome, Kassidy! We are so lucky to have you. 💙

19/05/2025

As summer approaches, many families begin to wind down from the academic year, looking forward to a break from routines, early mornings, and school responsibilities. While rest and unstructured time are important for children, pausing language and literacy therapy over the summer can have serious co...

09/05/2025

Excited and deeply honored to be one of just 30 speech-language pathologists selected from across the nation for ASHA’s Leadership Development Program! I’m looking forward to an incredible year of growth, learning, and connecting with inspiring leaders in our field.

26/04/2025

Opening soon in Aurora, IL!

Amy’s Academics, a speech-language pathology office specializing in children with dyslexia and reading, spelling, and writing needs.

We’re excited to announce the opening of a specialized speech-language pathology office dedicated to helping children overcome reading challenges. Our team of highly trained clinicians focuses on dyslexia, reading disorders, and written language development using a variety of research-based literacy approaches.

Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method, we draw from multiple evidence-based programs to design customized intervention plans that support each child’s individual learning profile. From early readers to teens, we provide targeted support that builds the skills—and confidence—needed for long-term success.

If your child is struggling to read, we’re here to help. Contact us to learn more about our services or to schedule an initial consultation. Let’s work together to unlock your child’s reading potential!

Dr. Amy Brummel and Kassidy Hansen
Speech-Language Pathologists
2616 Ogden Avenue
Suite C
Aurora, Illinois

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15/04/2025

“Speech-to-text should NEVER replace intervention.”

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When children struggle with handwriting or typing, many well-meaning educators turn to speech-to-text (STT) tools in hopes of providing quick support. However, for students with Autism, ADHD, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, etc., STT is not a solution—it’s a band-aid...

12/04/2025

We are opening a second office near Fox Valley (Aurora)! Kassidy and Amy are so excited to get this reading party started!!!