Laura Gillingham is a storyteller, Speech-Language Pathologist and LSLS Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist.  As a young girl growing up in Greenville, South Carolina, Laura created expansive, fantastical worlds for anyone who would listen. Her stories opened her eyes to an enchanting discovery – vivid storytelling is a catalyst that transforms even the most mundane into the extraordinary. Her stories today are propelled by her childhood discovery, and are filled with enduring, nuanced themes and whimsical characters for everyone to enjoy.  Today, Laura continues to use the magic of storytelling to promote age-specific auditory skill development and a love of reading through her writing and education. When Laura is not writing, playing The Legend of Zelda, or listening to John Williams music, you can find her enjoying her beautiful home state of Virginia with her husband and three young kids.  _______________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Presence. Presence provides solutions to empower all who serve children with diverse needs. Professionals can expand access to services and engage students in new ways with our award-winning technology and network of expert clinicians. With 6 million+ sessions delivered, more than 2000 clinicians in the Presence network, and nearly 10,000 schools supported – Presence continues to set a new standard in teletherapy services. With Presence, you can work on your own terms and reach the students who need you most. We are here to empower you. As the leading provider of live, online therapy and evaluation services in PreK-12 schools, Presence offers more income opportunities, a large community of support, and flexible scheduling options. To learn more, please visit:  www.presence.com _______________________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at: www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast If you are a content creator and would like to develop new webinars, courses, blogs, or podcasts, we want to work with you at the 3C Digital Media Network. To get started, contact K. Todd Houston, Founding Partner & CEO, at todd@3cdigitalmedianetwork.com