The Sensational Kids Team

| Kelly McCown, MHS, OTR/L |

Kelly is an Occupational Therapist at Sensational Kids. She is originally from Suwanee, GA.  Kelly graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education.  She continued her education at Augusta University, formerly the Medical College of Georgia, where she received her Master of Health Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Before joining Sensational Kids, Kelly worked with the pediatric population at an outpatient clinic in the Atlanta area where she provided clinic and aquatic based therapy services. Kelly has been a part of Sensational Kids since 2014 and has enjoyed working with children of all ages to achieve independence in their daily activities. She is currently certified in Interactive Metronome and the SOS Approach to Feeding and has enjoyed taking continuing education courses in the areas of Sensory Processing, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Visual Processing, and Kinesiotaping.

In her free time, Kelly enjoys cheering on the Georgia Bulldawgs and spending time with her husband, son, and dog. 

| Meredith Anderson, OTR/L |

Meredith’s journey started with graduating from Brentwood School in 2010 as an honor graduate.  From there, she attended and graduated from Georgia College and State University in 2014 with a B.S. in Exercise Science.  In 2017, Meredith graduated from Brenau University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and started her career with Sensational Kids in February of 2018.

Meredith’s continuing education has focused around classes that help her plan and achieve goals to become a better Occupational Therapist.  Meredith has recently attended the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding. All clients at Sensational Kids receive personal, professional care, and she is proud to be a team member striving for success each and every day.

Meredith is married to Daniel Anderson and resides in Appling, Georgia. Together, they enjoy being outdoors, traveling and spending time with their families.

| Hannah Barrett, COTA/L |

Hannah is an NBCOT certified and state licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Clemson University in 2019, and following graduation her passion for others led her to continue her education at St. Catherine University in Minnesota. After relocating to the Augusta area, Hannah completed her final Fieldwork rotation as a student here at Sensational Kids before joining our team at the start of 2022. She loves working with the pediatric population and is excited to take continuing education classes that will help her be a better OTA, such as Sensory Integration and the SOS Approach to Feeding Therapy.  

When not at work, Hannah enjoys hiking and camping with her husband, Tyler. They reside in Aiken, SC, and love getting to travel whenever they can.

Logan Weeks, MSP, CCC-SLP

Logan is an ASHA certified and state certified Speech Language Pathologist. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2014 from the University of South Carolina, and then went on to complete her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology in 2016 at USC as well. Logan has experience in treating feeding and swallowing disorders in both infants and children. She is certified in Beckman’s Oral Motor Protocol. Additionally, Logan has a wide variety of knowledge treating speech and language disorders in both pediatric outpatient and inpatient settings. 

Outside of work, Logan and her husband, Jason, enjoy spending time with family, friends, and their golden retriever, Riley. Logan is also an avid football fan. Go Gamecocks!! 

| Fred Neiwert, MOT, OTR/L |

Fred is a licensed and registered occupational therapist originally from Boise Idaho. He graduated from Boise State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. He then went on to complete a Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2018 from Eastern Washington University. Prior to completing his MOT, Fred worked with children ages 2-18 as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, and also as a Habilitative Interventionist. Fred completed his Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist Certification in 2022 and SOS Feeding Therapy training in 2020. He has provided OT services for the pediatric population since 2019 and is excited to continue serving the CSRA.

Fred enjoys spending time with his wife, Cierra, and two sons. Together they like be outdoors gardening, playing disc golf, playing at the lake, or exploring the forest.

| Taylor Borden, MCD, CCC-SLP |

Taylor is an ASHA certified and state certified Speech Language Pathologist in Georgia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development in 2016 from the University of South Carolina, and then went on to complete her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2020. Taylor has experience working with a wide variety of speech and language disorders in pediatric outpatient settings. Her primary interests are in early language development, articulation/phonological disorders, use of augmentative and alternative communication devices, and feeding/swallowing disorders in both infants and children.  

Outside of work, Taylor and her husband, Cody, enjoy traveling, spending time with family and raising their baby boy, Cohen.  

| Shyla Brailsford, MA, CCC-SLP |

Shyla is an ASHA certified and state certified Speech Language Pathologist in Georgia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health in 2018 from the University of South Carolina and from South Carolina State University in 2022 with a Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. After graduation, Shyla worked for the Richmond County Public School District then transitioned to private practice. Shyla has experience working in a wide variety of speech and language disorders. 

Outside of work, Shyla likes to travel with her friends and binge watch Netflix series; or rewatch Harry Potter or Hamilton for the millionth time. 

| Caitlin Roorda, MS, OTR/L |

Caitlin is an NBCOT certified and state licensed occupational therapist. Caitlin is originally from upstate NY. Caitlin graduated from Utica College in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies. Caitlin graduated from Utica College in 2019 with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Caitlin loves working in pediatrics! Caitlin is interested in learning more about sensory processing and feeding. Caitlin has experience working with pediatrics in different settings including early intervention, schools, and outpatient pediatrics.

Caitlin enjoys spending her time outside of work by traveling and hanging out with her boyfriend and two dogs, Larry and Dale.

| Katherine Wise, M.S. CF-SLP |

Katie is a recent graduate of Georgia Southern University Armstrong, where she earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Prior to attending GSU, she graduated from the University of Georgia in 2021 with a Bachelor of Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Katie has experience in outpatient clinics, private clinics, and in school settings. Katie's primary interests are early language development, use of augmentative and alternative communication devices, and feeding/swallowing disorders in both infants and children.

In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time friends and family, trying new restaurants, and cheering on the Dawgs!