Welcome!
If you’re visiting my website there is a good chance that you care for a child who struggles to communicate. I hope that my website provides you with valuable tools that help you navigate the often-overwhelming world of speech-language pathology. But more than anything, it’s my wish that you find HOPE among the many articles, referrals, and resources here. Helping children and their families thrive is my passion. I’ve served the Santa Clarita community in private practice since 1990. Thousands of clients later, I can honestly say: “Don’t lose hope! Where there is a will, there is a way!” I offer free phone consultations to make sure all of your questions are answered.
Let’s get your child talking!
About Susan
A well respected speech-language pathologist (SLP), Susan Kasdorf has provided compassionate, effective therapy in private practice in the Santa Clarita Valley since 1990. Certified and licensed with a graduate degree in Speech Pathology from Columbia University, Susan is PROMPT trained and continues her professional education through the year to ensure that her clients receive both evidenced based treatment and the newest best-practice developments in the field.
When not working Susan is usually running, riding with her husband on their motorcycle, or hiking with their 2 year old golden retriever, Taylor.
Specializing in pediatric assessments and therapy, Susan puts her skills as a therapist, mother, and grandmother to work. Over three decades of clinical experience, coupled with raising three sons has provided Susan with the knowledge and wisdom to connect and communicate with children of different backgrounds, cultures, diagnoses, and personalities. She prides herself in offering a child-friendly environment that is warm, welcoming, happy, and safe.
Susan epitomizes dedication, working early mornings and evenings to be able to better accommodate her clients needs. Prompt to return phone calls and dependable when meeting appointment times, she honors her therapy families’ busy schedules by ensuring that each session is of the greatest use to her clients, Each session is entirely customized to your child’s needs.
“Two of my biggest joys are watching a child’s personality emerge and their parents’ delight as the child develops their speech and language skills!”
— Susan Kasdorf, MS., CCC / SLP
Understanding that she is part of a team, Susan eagerly communicates and coordinates services with other providers (i.e. school therapists, regional center consultants, pediatricians, etc) at no additional fee for ongoing clients.
Susan is passionate about serving children and their families. Caring and empathetic, she forms strong bonds of trust and affection with her clients and will be your child’s biggest advocate. These necessary but intangible elements are a primary positive contributor to her incredible successes. Parents, too, benefit from her “New York style” straight-forward and friendly demeanor. She often is considered a beloved member of “the family” because of her infectious never-give-up attitude and profound results.
Susan happily offers free phone consultations. You’re invited to call her at your convenience to discuss your child’s unique situation. She’ll provide you with priceless advice. The best way to reach Susan is by phone: 661.713.5009.
