I’m Layne Katz M.S, CCC-SLP, and I joined Monkey Mouths in 2025 as a speech-language pathologist. I earned my undergraduate degree from Indiana University Bloomington and my master’s degree from University of Texas at Dallas. Prior to Monkey Mouths, I worked in private practice.

 

I strive to create therapy sessions that are playful and engaging. I love collaborating with families and others in a child’s life to create a well rounded approach to therapy.

 

In my spare time I enjoy I enjoy cooking, going on walks, traveling, and spending time with my husband, son and dog!

 

As an SLP since 2017, I have training and specialization in the following:

 

Apraxia/Articulation:

• Sound Card System
• Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing by Edythe Strand, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

OT Techniques:

• Assessment and intervention strategies using the DIR/Floor time approach

Autism / Social Language Techniques:

• Social Thinking with Michelle Garcia Winner M.S., CCC-SLP
• The SCERTS Model Barry Prizant

Feeding:

• AEIOU Feeding Course Certification
• Feeding Therapy 101 by Rhonda Wilson, M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC, ASDCS