Meet the Discovery Team
Elizabeth S. Spoth, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Director of Speech Therapy
Elizabeth has more than 30 years of experience as a speech language pathologist, and has worked with preschool-aged and school-aged children with communication disorders in the area of articulation, receptive and expressive language, voice, and fluency in public schools and in the private sector. Elizabeth has treated and evaluated children ages 0-3 years in early intervention programs. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) speaker, another important aspect of Elizabeth’s professional experience has been working with bilingual children and their families.
She has worked with children with cognitive impairment, specific learning disabilities, hearing impairment, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, feeding disorders, and autism spectrum disorder. Elizabeth has used a range of treatment strategies to include, oral communication, sign language, picture exchange systems, alternative augmentative communication devices, and visual support systems.
Elizabeth is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), licensed by the Virginia State Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and holds a Postgraduate Professional License from the Commonwealth of Virginia. She graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received a Masters of Education degree from Columbus State University. She is trained in the Lindamood-Bell programs Talkies© and Visualizing and Verbalizing©, and has completed Introduction to PROMPT©: Technique.
In 2016, she founded Discovery Speech and Occupational Therapy, LLC, a private practice that acts as a one-stop center for children and families in need of speech language therapy and occupational therapy.
In her leisure time, Elizabeth enjoys the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks, running 5k’s for charity, and spending time with her husband, Chris, and traveling to visit her daughters and grandchildren.
Speech Language Pathologist
Director of Speech Therapy
Elizabeth has more than 30 years of experience as a speech language pathologist, and has worked with preschool-aged and school-aged children with communication disorders in the area of articulation, receptive and expressive language, voice, and fluency in public schools and in the private sector. Elizabeth has treated and evaluated children ages 0-3 years in early intervention programs. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) speaker, another important aspect of Elizabeth’s professional experience has been working with bilingual children and their families.
She has worked with children with cognitive impairment, specific learning disabilities, hearing impairment, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, feeding disorders, and autism spectrum disorder. Elizabeth has used a range of treatment strategies to include, oral communication, sign language, picture exchange systems, alternative augmentative communication devices, and visual support systems.
Elizabeth is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), licensed by the Virginia State Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and holds a Postgraduate Professional License from the Commonwealth of Virginia. She graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received a Masters of Education degree from Columbus State University. She is trained in the Lindamood-Bell programs Talkies© and Visualizing and Verbalizing©, and has completed Introduction to PROMPT©: Technique.
In 2016, she founded Discovery Speech and Occupational Therapy, LLC, a private practice that acts as a one-stop center for children and families in need of speech language therapy and occupational therapy.
In her leisure time, Elizabeth enjoys the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks, running 5k’s for charity, and spending time with her husband, Chris, and traveling to visit her daughters and grandchildren.
Carole S. Fleming, MOTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Director of Occupational Therapy
Carole has nearly 10 years of working experience as an OT. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy from James Madison University.
She has occupational therapy experience working at a skilled nursing facility with adults rehabilitating from strokes, cardiac conditions, amputations, respiratory failure, joint replacements, traumatic brain injury, and spinal injuries. Carole has working experience with children and adolescents at a private pediatric practice. She works with children who have a variety of challenges including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, developmental delay, hypotonia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and dysgraphia. She has experience collaborating with patients, families, and rehabilitation team members. Carole values a team-oriented and client-centered therapy approach. Carole has supervised fieldwork level II OT and OTA students preparing for graduation.
Carole has special program pediatric expertise with feeding therapy, Handwriting Without Tears®, the Alert Program- How Does Your Engine Run?®, Zones of Regulation®, and Social Thinking Curriculum®. Carole has Handwriting Level 1 and Early Intervention certification. She has co-treated with speech language pathologists for social skills groups and speech/OT camps for children. Carole has led small focus groups on self-regulation skills and handwriting skills.
Carole has a passion for working with children, families, and collaborating with other health care professionals. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her husband and two young children as well as visiting the Outer Banks.
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Occupational Therapist
Director of Occupational Therapy
Carole has nearly 10 years of working experience as an OT. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy from James Madison University.
She has occupational therapy experience working at a skilled nursing facility with adults rehabilitating from strokes, cardiac conditions, amputations, respiratory failure, joint replacements, traumatic brain injury, and spinal injuries. Carole has working experience with children and adolescents at a private pediatric practice. She works with children who have a variety of challenges including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, developmental delay, hypotonia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and dysgraphia. She has experience collaborating with patients, families, and rehabilitation team members. Carole values a team-oriented and client-centered therapy approach. Carole has supervised fieldwork level II OT and OTA students preparing for graduation.
Carole has special program pediatric expertise with feeding therapy, Handwriting Without Tears®, the Alert Program- How Does Your Engine Run?®, Zones of Regulation®, and Social Thinking Curriculum®. Carole has Handwriting Level 1 and Early Intervention certification. She has co-treated with speech language pathologists for social skills groups and speech/OT camps for children. Carole has led small focus groups on self-regulation skills and handwriting skills.
Carole has a passion for working with children, families, and collaborating with other health care professionals. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her husband and two young children as well as visiting the Outer Banks.
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Katter Longshore, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Katter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders at the University of Alabama and a Master of Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Mississippi.
Katter completed her graduate externships at Bramlett Elementary School and the University of Mississippi Speech and Hearing clinic in Oxford, MS where she gained clinical experience working with the pediatric population in both a preschool and outpatient clinic. She has clinical experience working with children with articulation, language, and developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.
Katter’s main career goal is to make a continuous positive difference in the lives of children and the families of children with speech and language disorders. In her free time, Katter enjoys trying new recipes, reading fiction books, exploring D.C., and traveling.
Speech Language Pathologist
Katter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders at the University of Alabama and a Master of Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Mississippi.
Katter completed her graduate externships at Bramlett Elementary School and the University of Mississippi Speech and Hearing clinic in Oxford, MS where she gained clinical experience working with the pediatric population in both a preschool and outpatient clinic. She has clinical experience working with children with articulation, language, and developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.
Katter’s main career goal is to make a continuous positive difference in the lives of children and the families of children with speech and language disorders. In her free time, Katter enjoys trying new recipes, reading fiction books, exploring D.C., and traveling.
Sarah Hine, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Sarah is excited to be a part of the DSOT team, serving families in her neighborhood of Falls Church. A licensed member of the Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Sarah has a diverse portfolio treating and diagnosing a multitude of speech, language, and cognitive disorders throughout the lifespan. Sarah believes each child and family have their own unique needs and works to provide individualized care to all those she serves. Her special interests include craniofacial anomalies/cleft palate and related structural disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, swallowing disorders, and receptive, expressive, and cognitive disorders.
Before earning her MA in Speech Language Pathology from The George Washington University, Sarah spent the majority of her career working in marginalized communities both domestically and internationally. Those lived experiences not only informed her therapeutic approach but led her to advocate for and complete research on personal trauma and its influences on communication disorders. Sarah delights in her husband, their human baby Felix, fur baby Bella, and her hometown of Cincinnati OH. Outside of work, she loves backpacking, exploring new places, and not having an agenda.
Speech Language Pathologist
Sarah is excited to be a part of the DSOT team, serving families in her neighborhood of Falls Church. A licensed member of the Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Sarah has a diverse portfolio treating and diagnosing a multitude of speech, language, and cognitive disorders throughout the lifespan. Sarah believes each child and family have their own unique needs and works to provide individualized care to all those she serves. Her special interests include craniofacial anomalies/cleft palate and related structural disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, swallowing disorders, and receptive, expressive, and cognitive disorders.
Before earning her MA in Speech Language Pathology from The George Washington University, Sarah spent the majority of her career working in marginalized communities both domestically and internationally. Those lived experiences not only informed her therapeutic approach but led her to advocate for and complete research on personal trauma and its influences on communication disorders. Sarah delights in her husband, their human baby Felix, fur baby Bella, and her hometown of Cincinnati OH. Outside of work, she loves backpacking, exploring new places, and not having an agenda.
Kristen Hughes, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Kristen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University.
Kristen completed her fieldwork at The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Stafford Therapy Center and Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Treatment Center. She has clinical experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illnesses and children with a variety of diagnoses such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and down syndrome.
Kristen loves the holistic approach of occupational therapy and enjoys helping her clients discover their hidden potential. In her spare time, she loves painting, traveling with her fiancé, and spending time with friends and family.
Occupational Therapist
Kristen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University.
Kristen completed her fieldwork at The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Stafford Therapy Center and Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Treatment Center. She has clinical experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illnesses and children with a variety of diagnoses such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and down syndrome.
Kristen loves the holistic approach of occupational therapy and enjoys helping her clients discover their hidden potential. In her spare time, she loves painting, traveling with her fiancé, and spending time with friends and family.