Blending science, compassion, and innovation to support every child’s unique journey toward confident communication, connection, and growth.
Yichien Su, MS CCC-SLP, is a highly experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist and researcher with a deep passion for helping children develop communication and feeding skills. With a strong academic background from University College London and ongoing PhD research at Seton Hall University, her work blends clinical expertise with neurodevelopmental insight.
Since beginning her career in 2008, Yichien has devoted herself to pediatric therapy across a wide range of settings, including NICUs, outpatient clinics, early intervention programs, and private practices.
Beyond the clinic, Yichien is the founder of Sammy’s Friends Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting families of children with developmental challenges.
Yichien’s mission is deeply rooted in the belief that a targeted, innovative approach to therapy can bring about gratifying and meaningful changes for children facing challenges and their parents.
SOAR℠ (Supporting Oral Ability & Resilience℠ ) is an
individualized, trauma-informed, intensive program wherein Yichien provides one child with ten hours of treatment over four consecutive days. The program can then be repeated after a break of one or more weeks, contingent upon need and availability.
We are an educational company devoted to training habilitation professionals—particularly SLPs—to support and facilitate development and growth in children with challenges.
Founder Yichien Su, MS CCC-SLP and PhD candidate, is a bilingual/bicultural professional who believes in the power of knowledge and community to address the pressing challenges that families of special-needs children face.
