Brittney Fertak is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in 2011 and her graduate degree from the University of North Texas in the field of Communication Disorders in 2013. She is a member of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and is Recognized for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Apraxia Kids. Brittney is passionate about working with the pediatric population and has worked in a pediatric private practice for the duration of her career.

Brittney’s areas of focus include: childhood apraxia of speech, phonological processing disorder, articulation disorder, receptive and expressive language disorder, autism spectrum disorder, auditory processing disorder, neurological disorders, and development of social/pragmatic skills. Brittney is passionate about treating the whole child and believes the incorporation of each child’s “team” (i.e., the child’s parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, therapeutic team, etc.) is integral to their success. Her collaborative spirit, enthusiasm and ability to problem-solve with families and other professionals earned her the designation of The Carruth Center’s 2017-18 Therapist of the Year.

Brittney has attended over 100 hours of continuing education courses oriented to pediatric therapy. She has received specific training in the Social Thinking® methodology, Nurtured Heart Approach, Talk Tools, Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol, and DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing). In addition, Brittney was selected to attend The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Bootcamp) in 2018 and earned Apraxia Kids’ designation of “Recognized for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.”

In the summer months, Brittney enjoys facilitating The Carruth Center’s Kaufman Apraxia Bootcamp, which is a language group geared toward children who have childhood apraxia of speech or a phonological processing disorder. In addition, Brittney helps coordinate the annual Houston Walk for Apraxia each fall.

Brittney currently lives in Houston, where she enjoys spending time with her family, attending Aggie sporting events, reading, outdoor activities and traveling.