Kaufman Children's Center

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Meet Shaniqua Spencer, one of our amazing registered behavior technicians!

Shaniqua started at KCC in June 2024. She is a proud Michigander and U of M student, beginning her studies in elementary education. She changed over to applied behavior analysis, a field she has come to love.

Here’s more about Shaniqua:

🔸Loves traveling (especially Disney World), riding horses, swimming, reading books, and going to art museums, riding in hot air balloons, and riding four-wheelers.

🔹Grows her own fruits and vegetables, enjoys cooking for people, and is currently writing her own cookbook.

🔸Has a dog named Maxx (but wishes she had 4!)

🔹Enjoys visiting outdoor markets on weekends, where she buys plants and supports small business around the metro Detroit area.

05/28/2026

If you’re passionate about helping children build meaningful skills and celebrating every success along the way, you might be a great fit for our ABA team!

We’re currently hiring:
🔸Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
🔹Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Read more about both opportunities at kidspeech.com/jobs ⭐️

05/27/2026

If you’re passionate about helping children build meaningful skills and celebrating every success along the way, you might be a great fit for our ABA team!

We’re currently hiring:
🔸Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
🔹Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Read more about both opportunities at kidspeech.com/jobs ⭐️

05/26/2026

When a team works well together and genuinely enjoys one another, it creates a positive ripple effect that truly benefits the kids they treat!

In celebration of National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, our occupational therapists and behavior analysts are sharing what they appreciate most about their speech teammates.

Here are just a few things they had to say about SLP Shadya Essaili:

“Shadya is extremely kind and gentle. She collaborates well and does a great job helping the kids on her caseload learn and grow.” 🧡Erin

“Shadya is always smiling and her calming energy is contagious. She always finds a way to put me and our shared kiddos at ease. I love collaborating with her!” 💚Hadley

“Shadya is a great colleague and therapist. She is always finding new avenues to reach her kids during sessions and collaborates so well to help the kids utilize those skills in other settings.” 💙Marjorie

Has your child worked with Shadya? Tell us about it in the comments!

05/26/2026

People often use “speech” and “language” interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Understanding each term can help parents better recognize and support their child’s development.

Not sure whether your child is struggling with speech, language, or both? We can help! Visit kidspeech.com/start to learn how our speech-language therapists can help your child grow in confidence and communication skills.

05/22/2026

When a team works well together and genuinely enjoys one another, it creates a positive ripple effect that truly benefits the kids they treat!

In celebration of National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, our occupational therapists and behavior analysts are sharing what they appreciate most about their speech teammates.

Here are just a few things they had to say about SLP Melanie Pierce:

“Melanie is amazing with her kids. They are always so happy to see her.” 💙Amy

“Melanie is a kind and sincere therapist who is committed to all our families and kids!” 💚Julia

“Collaborating with someone who communicates so well and cares so deeply is invaluable.” 🧡Hailee

Has your child worked with Melanie? Tell us about it in the comments!

05/21/2026

Thanks so much to Toyia for her wonderful review! We appreciate it so much and are thrilled things are going well 🧡

If you would like to share about your own child’s time at KCC, please send us a direct message or visit kidspeech.com/review. We love to hear how your kiddos are doing!