ABOUT LISA
I am a traveling speech language pathologist that provides therapy in a nurturing home environment. With 36 years of experience working in a school setting, I founded Kindred Connections as a part-time private practice that provides therapy in a home environment for preschool and school-aged children. Children are engaged through motivating and fun activities while building and enriching their communication skills.
I can help continue your child’s progress toward his or her goals before returning to school in the fall. For little ones not yet in school, Kindred Connections can help build their speech-language skills to help them understand and communicate more in other settings. I’m excited to share my strong desire to work with children and build their communication skills through fun and motivating activities in your home or child's daycare center.
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Was your child recently assessed through the school district and did not meet eligibility criteria to receive services under the category of Speech and Language Impairment, but you're still concerned? Schools are required to follow the eligibility requirements put in place by the state of MN. However, a private practice such as Kindred Connections is not required to follow these same requirements. Contact me and let's chat about what your child may need to strengthen his or her speech and or language skills!
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Lisa Kindred, M.S., CCC-SLP
EDUCATION
Minnesota State University, Mankato
DEGREE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Communication Disorders
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Licensed through the Minnesota Department of Education
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certified since 2004.
WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT BEING A
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
I’m a kid at heart and love working with children and their families. It’s witnessing that “aha” moment when the child realizes his or her communication skills have improved, along with their confidence, so much that they say, “I can do this. Don’t tell me.”
FAMILY & PETS
My husband and I have been married 36 years and have two adult sons. We moved to Mankato in 2014. We have two cats, Louie and Caspurr. In July of 2017 we added to our fur babies a Cockapoo named Niko.
As a family we enjoy trips to northern Minnesota, fishing, playing cards, and just being together. In December, 2021 our son Brandon and his beautiful wife, Lexi, blessed us with a third grandchild; Griffin David. He was welcomed home by big sister Camryn Grace and Big Brother Hudson John. They live in Watford City, North Dakota, which is a 12 hour drive. We do our best to get out there and visit as often as possible.
