HOW CAN WE HELP YOU
Therapies We Offer
Speech and Language
Therapy
If you’ve been told your child needs speech therapy, that could mean so many different things! We treat and assess various communication disorders including articulation errors, language delays, feeding difficulties, and impacted social skills.
Oral Motor and Orofacial
Myofunctional Treatment
Oral motor impairment can affect feeding and speech development. When the muscles of the face are impacted, the mouth and face can’t function properly. These can be either from birth (congenital) or from some sort of trauma (acquired).
Feeding Therapy
A pediatric feeding disorder can be difficult for the entire family. We are here to minimize its effects and make eating a fun part of your day again with specialized therapy that slowly introduces new foods or eating/swallowing patterns.
Why Choose Us
Personalized Treatment
We create a personalized treatment plan for each client. No two clients are alike, and neither is their treatment. Speech and occupationaltherapy should be as unique as you are.
Experienced Therapists
Our therapists use evidence-based practice that has been proven to be effective. We have experience working with numerous and various clients and understand that we are not just treating a list of symptoms, we help you to best meet your needs.
Effective Progress
We use SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) that make tracking your therapy progress easy. You won't be guessing if there’s progress, you'll know!
Our process is simple.
Initial Intake Call - No Cost to You
Click here to schedule a call with our Office Team to discuss your/ your child’s needs, and determine next steps.
Plan of Action
We will work with you to create a plan of action to address your concerns. We typically start with an Evaluation or an informal consultation to determine strengths, challenges, recommendations, and referrals.
Consistent Timeslots = Effective Gains
We create treatment plans that are individualized and unique to your/your child's goals. All of our clients succeed in their treatment with practice, collaboration, and consistent care!
About Gillian
Gillian Gladstone Teran
MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
Owner & Director
Gillian Gladstone Teran, MA, CCC-SLP, COM® is a nationally recognized Speech-Language Pathologist and IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myologist™ with over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience. As Owner and Director of Gladstone Speech, Gillian has become a leading voice in the assessment and treatment of speech, feeding, swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional disorders across all ages in the DC Metropolitan Area.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated closely with public and independent schools, early childhood programs, and medical and dental offices across the DMV—building strong interdisciplinary partnerships and delivering evidence-based care to a diverse range of clients.
Gillian holds a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University. She is certified by both the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM™), and is licensed in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
Widely regarded for her expertise in oral motor and feeding disorders, Gillian is highly sought after as a mentor, consultant, and presenter. She has trained and advised Speech-Language Pathologists and healthcare providers nationwide, and has formally mentored multiple clinicians pursuing advanced training in oral motor and orofacial myofunctional disorders. She frequently presents to medical, dental, allied, and holistic health professionals on the critical role of oral motor development and function throughout the lifespan.