Allison LeBouef, LOTR
Co-Owner and Co-Clinical Director
Allison Harper LeBouef is the co-owner and co-clinical director of the Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center (PTLC). She and Marsha founded PTLC in 2007. Allison graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans with a degree in occupational therapy. Since that time, she has concentrated her clinical skills on helping children and their families. She has worked with children in a variety of settings, including the school system, Early Steps, and in various sensory integration clinics across the state.
To ensure the highest level of care, Allison has participated in extensive continuing education related to pediatrics, particularly in the areas of sensory processing, feeding, and autism spectrum disorders. She is certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT), Interactive Metronome (IM), Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), Therapeutic Listening, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Handwriting Without Tears, and the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding. She has completed the introductory professional course in DIR/Floortime as well as a fellowship program through Profectum in DIR/Floortime, and she is also trained in LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning). Allison has traveled to sensory clinics across the country to further expand her knowledge and skill set.
Allison utilizes a sensory integration and DIR/Floortime framework to address challenges related to motor delays, handwriting difficulties, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, feeding challenges, and sensory processing differences. She develops individualized programs, such as sensory diets and listening programs, to help children make meaningful improvements as efficiently as possible. Allison combines her creativity and deep understanding of child development to encourage each client to embrace the “just right” challenge that fosters lasting changes in motor planning, coordination, attention, and social engagement.
Marsha LeGoullon, M.A., CCC-SLP
Co-Owner and Co-Clinical Director
Marsha co-founded the Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center in 2007 with a vision to create an integrated, relationship-based environment where children could thrive through play and developmental connection. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Austin.
Throughout her career, Marsha has worked across diverse settings—including private practice, public schools, early intervention, and Head Start—bringing a broad perspective to child development and family collaboration. She has extensive experience partnering with pediatric occupational therapists to create comprehensive intervention programs that address the whole child.
Marsha’s clinical approach is grounded in developmental frameworks, emphasizing co-regulation, reciprocity, and communication through play. She is trained in PROMPT Technique, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, and has advanced coursework in DIR/Floortime, including the DIR Fellows Course (Profectum CL-2). She also has training in Gestalt Language Processing and LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning).
Marsha participates in in-house mentoring for clinicians and play partners and contributes to the development of interdisciplinary programs within the practice. She continues to pursue professional growth through collaboration and ongoing study. Her guiding belief is that speech therapy should strengthen the foundation for learning while also supporting functional communication and emotional connection in everyday life.
Kari Caldwell, MOT, LOTR
Kari is our Occupational Therapy Supervisor and has been a valued member of the Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center team since 2012. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.
In 2015, Kari earned her Sensory Integration Certification, which includes specialized training in administering and interpreting the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT). She is also certified in Interactive Metronome (IM), Handwriting Without Tears (HWT), and multiple listening programs including Therapeutic Listening (TL), Quickshifts, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Kari also holds a DIR/Floortime Basic Certification and has completed additional coursework in parent coaching, reflex integration, and the neurobiological connections between trauma and sensory processing, further enhancing her expertise in supporting children with sensory, motor, and emotional regulation challenges.
As a clinical supervisor, Kari provides mentorship and guidance to both graduate-level occupational therapy students and staff therapists, sharing her knowledge and passion for sensory integration and child development. She values the collaborative relationship between therapists and families and strives to create supportive, engaging interventions that promote each child’s growth, confidence, and participation across environments.
Kari’s extensive training, clinical experience, and commitment to ongoing learning make her an invaluable leader and advocate within our team and for the children and families she serves.
Jaci Trahan, MOT, LOTR
Jaci has been a practicing occupational therapist since 2017. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Louisiana State University at Alexandria in December 2014. Before beginning her graduate degree, Jaci worked at PTLC as a therapy technician. She went on to earn her Master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida in August 2017.
After graduating, Jaci worked as a travel therapist in a variety of settings including pediatrics, home health, skilled nursing, and mental health. She returned to the Acadiana area and re-joined our team. Jaci is a versatile therapist, effectively working with babies and children of all ages. Her favorite part of the job is helping children learn new skills, interacting with and educating families, and watching children have fun while participating in therapy.
Kayla LeBlanc Landry, M.C.D., CCC-SLP
Kayla received her Master’s of Communication Disorders from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She has a natural ability to connect with children of all ages, quickly gaining their trust and helping them feel confident as they work toward their goals. She is dedicated to treating from a relationship-based model and honoring each child’s individual differences, fostering their strengths while supporting areas of need. Kayla has been a valued member of PTLC since 2012 and brings both experience and warmth to her role as a senior clinician.
Kayla is the Speech Pathology Supervisor. She has completed the Greenspan Floortime Approach for Professionals course, as well as the extensive DIR 201 course, and holds the designation of “Basic Floortime Provider.” She has also completed training in Gestalt Language Processing through the Meaningful Speech course. Kayla has extensive training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, including Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), and is skilled in the PROMPT technique. She has received on-site mentoring in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and Sensory Processing Disorders, and is TOTS-trained to support families with decisions about tongue- and lip-tie releases. She is also trained in the TalkTools® 3-Part Treatment Plan for Oral Placement Therapy and has earned her Hanen certification to lead the It Takes Two to Talk parent program. Kayla has experience supporting children with selective mutism and is passionate about helping them find their voice, confidence, and comfort in communication.
Over the years, Kayla has co-developed and led social language and higher-order thinking groups, helping children build communication, problem-solving, and peer interaction skills in structured, classroom-style settings. Her experience in these programs allows her to guide families in supporting their child’s growth at home, at school, and in the community.
Amy Boudreaux Dickinson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Amy Dickinson first joined our team in August 2019 as a graduate student from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After earning her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2020, she continued with us to complete her clinical fellowship and has since achieved both her ASHA certification and state licensure as a speech-language pathologist.
Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and specialized training to her clients and their families. She has completed coursework and extensive mentoring in the DIR®/Floortime™ model, earning the designation of Basic DIRFloortime Provider (201), and excels at applying this relationship-based approach to help children grow and thrive through meaningful interactions. Amy is also PROMPT-trained and TOTS-trained, allowing her to effectively support children with motor-based speech challenges and to guide families through decisions related to tongue- and lip-tie releases.
With extensive experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a particular passion for early language intervention, Amy is skilled at fostering communication growth in young children while also helping older clients refine their speech and language skills. Known for her warm, playful nature and intuitive ability to connect with children, Amy values strong collaboration with families and caregivers, ensuring every child she works with has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
Jaci Comeaux, M.A, CCC-SLP
Jaci is a native of Opelousas, LA and currently resides in Broussard. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Jaci has years of experience working with children of various ages and disorders, including language disorders, articulation disorders, ASD, feeding disorders, and other developmental differences. Her in-house and professional training in oral motor skills, tongue tie assessment, and feeding disorders allows her to address articulation and feeding difficulties with the most recent knowledge and evidence-based practice. Jaci is a Trained SOS Feeding Therapist. In addition, she has completed the DIR-Floortime course and plans to continue her DIR training through certification. Jaci has an innate ability to connect with children and build on their strengths in order to achieve their goals. “All children should be not only accepted, but celebrated for who they are.”
Shannon Istre, M.A., CCC-SLP
Shannon Istre is an ASHA certified SLP who graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2019 with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She currently lives in Rayne, but is originally from Chicago. Shannon is passionate about child led play being the foundation of learning and connection. She provides play-based, strengths-based, and neurodiversity affirming therapy that follows the child’s lead and capitalizes on their unique interests. She is skilled in identifying and supporting clients and their families in the stages of gestalt language processing and educating families about this style of language development. Shannon has earned certifications including The Meaningful Speech Course, AAC for Gestalt Language Processors, Learn Play Thrive Approach to Autism, Hanen It Takes Two To Talk, and various other courses specializing in AAC. She is trained to conduct AAC Evaluations for those in need of assistive communication devices, and is passionate about presuming potential in every child.
Emily Titus, LOTR
Emily joined our team as a staff Occupational Therapist in 2025. She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
From an early age, Emily felt drawn to pediatrics and has always had a strong passion for working with children. Her years of involvement with a nonprofit organization supporting underprivileged youth deepened her commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
During her graduate studies, Emily completed a pediatric clinical rotation at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in the acute care setting, where she gained valuable experience working with children with a wide range of neurological, orthopedic, and developmental conditions. This experience strengthened her skills in client-centered, family-focused care and enhanced her confidence in clinical reasoning, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Emily continues to show her dedication to professional growth by completing mentorship in sensory processing and DIR/Floortime at PTLC. As a pediatric occupational therapist, she is passionate about helping each child reach their fullest potential through compassionate, individualized care. She is excited to begin her career and is committed to supporting the growth, independence, and success of every client she serves.
