Hi!

I’m Tayla Costa, M.S., CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist serving children and families across Newport County and the East Bay. I’m so glad you’re here.

At Newport County Speech Therapy, I provide personalized, evidence-based support to help clients communicate with confidence—whether that means clearer speech, stronger language skills, improved social communication, or support with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). Every plan is tailored to your child (and your real life), with clear goals, practical strategies, and measurable progress.

Education 🎓

B.S. Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of South Florida — 2020
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology
Western Kentucky University — 2023

Clinical Experience 🧠

I’m currently in my fifth year of practice, having taken an accelerated path into the field. While completing graduate school full time, I worked full time in Pasco County Schools under an emergency waiver, functioning as a master’s-level clinician throughout my graduate program.

My background includes:

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Public schools serving Pre-K through high school
General education & self-contained classrooms
Behavioral and intensive support programs
Programs serving students with severe to profound disabilities
Short-term clinical work with Southcoast Hospitals
Current school-based SLP supporting Pre-K and high-school students

Licensure & Credentials 📜

ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
Rhode Island Department of Health – SLP
Massachusetts Department of Public Health – SLP

💙 My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in real-life communication—supporting children and families across home, school, and community settings.