About Us
Loretta Macaluso
Speech Language Pathologist
Loretta is a dedicated professional, who strives to bring her years of experience to life during each session. She is certified nationally as well as licensed in 3 states. She carefully selects goals, and reinforces clients for their efforts and achievements, gently guiding and encouraging them to do their best. She’s detail oriented, yet manages to convey sensitive information in a caring and professional way.
She’s committed to selecting and using current evidence-based practice methods and technological advancements in the form of computer based evaluations and therapeutic applications. She models and builds strong, nurturing relationships and customizes her approach to meet the needs of individual clients and families. She provides positive, supportive parent training to encourage carryover at home.
Loretta’s leadership qualities have been shared and demonstrated in numerous positions not only as a therapist, but as a liaison to family court, guest lecturer, supervisor of graduate students, undergraduate instructor, student teacher supervisor, advisor, manager of rehabilitation programs, diagnostician, and a tutor. She develops and maintains strong working relationships with other professionals. As president of NKY Speech and Language Services, LLC, she brings all of these experiences to Northern Kentucky, in her private practice.
She is a long standing member of ASHA , and belongs to two special interest groups and is contributing member (blogger) for several groups. She pursues clinical excellence through attending national and state conventions and has moderated on a number of occasions. She has ten ACE (Awards for Continuing Education) and was acknowledged by KSHA for her efforts in the 30 in 30 public relations campaign. Loretta recently acquired the distinction as a specialty trainer in the area of Speech Pathology for the state of Kentucky.
For more information, please visit her Linked In site to learn more about her education, experiences, initiatives, and accomplishments.
Certification & Licensure
Certification | Year |
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American Speech, Language & Hearing Association | (1983 – Present)
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Kentucky License In Speech Language Pathology | (2010 – Present)
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Kentucky State Teaching Certificate For Teaching Exceptional Children
-Communication Disorders Grades Primary-12 | (2010 – 2015)
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Kentucky State Speech & Hearing Association | (2011 – Present)
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Indiana License In Speech Language Pathology | (1995 – Present)
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Indiana Teacher’s Life License As A Speech,
Language & Hearing Clinician | (1995 – Present)
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New York State License In Speech Language Pathology | (1983 – Present)
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New York State Permanent Teaching License,
Speech And Hearing Impairment | (1986 – Present)
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ASHA Special Interest Division, Administration & Supervision | (2011 – Present)
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Specialty Trainer/Early Childhood Trainer’s Credential | (2015 – Present) |
Ohio State License in Speech Pathology 2023-present
| 2023-present |
Loretta is an expert in her field , regularly attending the state (NYSHA, ISHLA and KSHA) and national (ASHA) conventions.
- KSHA Conference, Lexington, KY, February 22, 2019
“Digital Technology Caring and Sharing Between the Generations”
- 2018 – KSHA Conference, Lexington, KY, February 18, 2018
“Autism: Using Music to Enhance and Expand Preschool Social Skills.”
- 2017 – KSHA Conference, Lexington, KY, February 24, 2017
“Kentucky Early Childhood Guidelines, The Kentucky Standards and You!”
- 2016 – Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood event: Ready Kids Conference, Louisville, KY, July 13, 2016.
