Providing services for Newport County, RI and Bristol County, MA.
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.
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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 🎓
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Bachelor of Science: Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of South Florida — 2020 -
Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology
Western Kentucky University — 2023
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Clinical Experience ðŸ§
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:
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Public schools serving Pre-K through high school
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General education & self-contained classrooms
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Behavioral and intensive support programs
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Programs serving students with severe to profound disabilities
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Short-term clinical work with Southcoast Hospitals
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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
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Current school-based SLP supporting Pre-K and high-school students
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Licensure & Credentials 📜
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Rhode Island Department of Health – SLP
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health – SLP
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💙 My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in real-life communication, supporting children and families across home, school, and community settings.
