Our Mission
We all seek the power of connection.
Whether it's with other people, nature, or simply with ourselves, LOLOLINGO helps you build those connections.
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Treatment
- language development
- natural language acquisition, gestalt language
- play therapy & floor time
- early intervention
- articulation
- phonological awareness
- cleft palate
- language conceptualization
- auditory processing
- social communication
- emotional/somatic language
- sensory processing and integration
- auditory training/aural rehabilitation
- primitive reflex integration support & guidance
- executive functioning
- math language
- reading comprehension
- reading fluency
- logical reasoning
- sequential language
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
- speech fluency
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- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- PHYSICAL THERAPY
Early Intervention Services: 0-3 years
Early Start Program at LOLOLINGO, Inc.
Early Start Program at LOLOLINGO, Inc.
At LOLOLINGO Inc., our mission is to empower children ages 0-3 and their families, fostering growth, independence, and meaningful connections. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, family-centered care that addresses the unique needs of each child and supports families every step of the way.
Costs and Fees:
Participation in our Early Start Program is completely FREE, providing suport for all families - eliminating any barriers to accessing high-quality therapy, including financial constraints. This program is funded through the San Deigo Regional Center (SDRC) where eligibility is determined by a demonstrated delay in any of the five main areas of development: cognition, commnication, social-emotional skills, gross & fine motor (movement) and adaptive/self-help skills.
Integrated Approaches:
Each family is an ECOSYSTEM. All things must work together to function. Caregivers, siblings, pets - all individuals that spend time with a child play a crucial role in a child's development - and their own personal growth. By actively involving families in therapy sessions, we can create a holistic support system that addresses the child's needs within the context of their family dynamics, culture, and values.
Empowerment and Advocacy:
Empowering families with knowledge, skills, and resources enables them to become advocates for their child's needs. By actively participating in therapy sessions and decision-making processes, families gain confidence in their ability to support their child's development and navigate the complexities of the healthcare system.
Meet the Team at LOLOLINGO
Lauren Ruhnke, M.S., CCC-SLP
Shannon Palomares, M.S., CCC-SLP
Shannon Palomares, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lauren is the founder of LOLOLINGO and an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with 15+ years of experience working in early childhood education, schools, clinics, and homes. She has advanced training in the areas of sensory processing, social-emotional development, and child-adolescent trauma. Especially passionate about the neuro
Lauren is the founder of LOLOLINGO and an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with 15+ years of experience working in early childhood education, schools, clinics, and homes. She has advanced training in the areas of sensory processing, social-emotional development, and child-adolescent trauma. Especially passionate about the neurobiology of social-emotional development, she understands the importance of cultivating awareness of neurodiversity and natural language acquisition in young children.
Shannon Palomares, M.S., CCC-SLP
Shannon Palomares, M.S., CCC-SLP
Shannon Palomares, M.S., CCC-SLP
Shannon is our highly experienced bilingual SLP, fluent in Spanish, working with individuals of all ages for almost 20 years. She has a special interest in child language and works closely with our early intervention Spanish speaking families.
Rachel Albert, M.S., CCC-SLP
Shannon Palomares, M.S., CCC-SLP
Rachel Albert, M.S., CCC-SLP
Rachel is a certified speech-language pathologist with 14 years of experience. She earned her Masters of Science from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York, NY and has worked in a variety of settings. Among other trainings, Rachel was trained by the SoCal BRIDGE Collaborative's early intervention program, Project ImPACT. She
Rachel is a certified speech-language pathologist with 14 years of experience. She earned her Masters of Science from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York, NY and has worked in a variety of settings. Among other trainings, Rachel was trained by the SoCal BRIDGE Collaborative's early intervention program, Project ImPACT. She is passionate about engaging families in the therapeutic process.
Jane Suh, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nicole Domzalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Rachel Albert, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jane is a certified speech-language pathologist with most of her experience with early intervention, early school age children, and working in schools for extensive needs programs. Her passion includes working with individuals with complex language needs. Helping children find their voice and being a small part of their journey to communication and connection is what drives her work.
Aarica West, M.S., CF-SLP
Nicole Domzalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nicole Domzalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aarica is a clinical speech-language pathologist with a master's degree from California State University, San Marcos. She has two undergraduate degrees - one in Psychology from Yale University and the other in Communicative Disorders from Eastern New Mexico University. She has a strong passion for learning/nerding out about any and every
Aarica is a clinical speech-language pathologist with a master's degree from California State University, San Marcos. She has two undergraduate degrees - one in Psychology from Yale University and the other in Communicative Disorders from Eastern New Mexico University. She has a strong passion for learning/nerding out about any and everything - especially new research in all the domains of speech, language, and communication overall. Though she is just beginning in the field, she has a strong commitment to help children communicate because "everyone deserves a voice".
Nicole Domzalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nicole Domzalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nicole Domzalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nicole has been practicing for over 13 years as a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. She specializes in in Natural Language Acquisition and Gestalt Language Processing. Nicole has partnered with us to provide consultative services and offers professional development and education.
Victoria Leffelman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Victoria Leffelman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Victoria Leffelman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Victoria is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with a master's degree from the University of Utah. She has expertise in working with the Deaf and hard of hearing populations. Her 15+ years of experience include two years volunteering with the Peace Corps in Kenya serving Deaf students. Vicki has partnered with us to prov
Victoria is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with a master's degree from the University of Utah. She has expertise in working with the Deaf and hard of hearing populations. Her 15+ years of experience include two years volunteering with the Peace Corps in Kenya serving Deaf students. Vicki has partnered with us to provide consultative services and offers professional development and education.
Marcus Morrow
Victoria Leffelman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Victoria Leffelman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Marcus is the creative on the team. He has a background in digital marketing and architecture. He's the man behind the curtain, the wizard of our social media presence, and an awesome human. You may not see this face often, but you might find him hiding next to Waldo on our instagram.
Our Approach
Create
Learning can be work, or it can be fun.
But it’s more effective when it’s fun. That’s why we value the power of play. Playing IS learning. A vital precursor to relating, communicating, reasoning, and abstract thinking, playtime isn’t only for kids. Building or rebuilding skills through movement and play is beneficial for teens, adults, and grandpa too!
Relate
Our approach to social communication is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming framework. Programs are inclusive, strength-based and trauma-informed. With the utmost respect for neurodivergence, social learning promotes safety, boundaries, positive self agency and the unconditional acceptance of everyone.
COMMUNICATE
Whether you're a child developing your language or an adult looking to improve your communication abilities, our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists have years of experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication challenges in individuals of all cultures, backgrounds and ages, from infants to seniors.