About Gigi's Kids Speech & Language Therapy

Meet Our Founder

Gigi’s Kids Speech & Language Therapy was founded in 2010 by Amanda Tompkins, MS, CCC-SLP. Her vision was to create a warm, welcoming space where families could receive expert care in a home-like environment.

Amanda brings decades of experience, deep compassion, and a mother’s perspective to her role as owner and lead speech-language pathologist. Her mission is to ensure every child feels seen, understood, and empowered.

Inspired by Compassion & Patience That Leads to Your Child's Success

A personal note from Amanda Tompkins, Owner of Gigi's Kids:

Jill “Gigi” Gurwin was the mother that all other mothers should be measured against and the grandmother that all grandchildren should be blessed with.

She was the friend, partner, and inspiration that made me the woman I am today. My mom taught me to enjoy children, have compassion, and show love in her memory.

I dedicate my business to her and look forward to sharing the gifts she gave me with your children.

Amanda

Meet the Team

Our clinic is proud to have a small, dedicated team of highly experienced speech-language pathologists. Each therapist has worked at our practice for nearly a decade, and we are passionate about helping your child achieve success in communication.

Advanced Education & Certification

Our therapists are committed to professional excellence and continuous learning. We hold advanced certifications and regularly participate in specialized training to provide the highest quality of care for your children.

Celebrating Success

We love celebrating the wonderful progress our kids make at Gigi’s Kids. Hear directly from families whose children have blossomed through our therapy, as well as from professionals who appreciate our caring, personalized approach.

Success Stories from Parents

I have had the BEST experience with Amanda at Gigi’s Kids

“I have had the BEST experience with Amanda at Gigi’s Kids. Her genuine interaction, deep knowledge, and passion for what she does was evident from our first meeting and has only been more amazing since. The growth my son has had is exceptional. My son is so excited to see her every week even though he is working hard and never complains. Her communication with the parents is great especially as we navigate the school environment. Finally, the trust she builds with both my son and myself/husband is the BEST we have encountered.” –Lauren

My boys have attended gigis kids for over 2 years and they love it there

"My boys have attended gigis kids for over 2 years and they love it there. Ms. Marci is the best. She really has a genuine heart for helping children reach their speech goals. My youngest son loves her so much that he cries whenever we ride past and don’t pull in. I have to explain to him that we only see Ms. Marci on certain days. I highly recommend" –Ms. Marci.

Amanda and the GiGi's Kids Speech and Language Therapy group are dedicated professionals

"Amanda and the GiGi's Kids Speech and Language Therapy group are dedicated professionals. I found them during the pandemic when life was crazy. During this time my 18 month old son was not progressing and meeting his speech milestones. Thank God I found GiGi's Kids! Amanda is very knowledgeable and was dedicated to structuring a plan to meet my son's needs. She also gave me information such as suggested reading material to assist me with understanding how to help develop speech at home. I 100% trust her because she treats her clients like they are her family. She is invested in their growth and progress. My son’s speech has developed so much. I am feeling very optimistic that he will be on track in no time. Highly recommended !!!! If I could give 10 stars I would." –Monique

It is my pleasure to recommend Gigi's Kids.

"It is my pleasure to recommend Gigi's Kids. My son's have grown leaps and bounds with their help. Amanda Thompkins especially goes the extra mile to connect with her clients. I love how she goes over the lesson and gives tips and tricks to continue the work at home and with school." –Shaun

Our daughter began making incredible strides in her speech development

“We’ve been seeing Amanda for speech therapy with our daughter since she was 3 years old, and the progress we’ve seen over the past three years has been truly remarkable! Amanda has been an absolute lifesaver, providing the specialized care our daughter needs, and we are so grateful to have found her. Before we started working with Amanda, we were only seeing a school SLP, but once we switched, our daughter began making incredible strides in her speech development.

Amanda is incredibly supportive and has a wonderful way of working with our daughter. She always approaches each session with a positive attitude and is great at tailoring her approach to meet our daughter’s unique needs.

Beyond speech therapy, Amanda has also been helping our daughter with ADHD, focusing on improving her attention and impulse control. We couldn’t be more thankful for the positive impact Amanda has had on our daughter’s growth and development.”

– Brittany

My boys have attended gigis kids for over 2 years and they love it there

“Speech therapy is tough work. When our daughter worked with Miss Amanda, their sessions were filled with laughter and fun activities that kept our daughter engaged and did not seem like ‘work’. After each session, we were assigned tailored home exercises (usually word sheets) for the upcoming week. The more practice that we put in, the better the outcome. Each check-in provided a positive experience and was something that we looked forward to. We highly recommend Miss Amanda and she has made a difference.”

– James

Amanda and the Gigi's Kids Speech and Language Therapy group are dedicated professionals

“Amanda and the Gigi’s Kids Speech and Language Therapy group are dedicated professionals. I found them during the pandemic when life was crazy. During this time my 18 month old son was not progressing and meeting his speech milestones. Thank God I found Gigi’s Kids! Amanda is very knowledgeable and was dedicated to structuring a plan to meet my son’s needs. She also gave me information such as suggested reading material to assist me with understanding how to help develop speech at home. I 100% trust her because she treats her clients like they are her family. She is invested in their growth and progress. My son’s speech has developed so much. I am feeling very optimistic that he will be on track in no time. Highly recommended !!!! If I could give 10 stars I would.”

– Monique

It is my pleasure to recommend Gigi's Kids.

“It is my pleasure to recommend Gigi’s Kids. My son’s have grown leaps and bounds with their help. Amanda Thompkins especially goes the extra mile to connect with her clients. I love how she goes over the lesson and gives tips and tricks to continue the work at home and with school.”

– Shaun

Testimonials from Professionals

Amanda Tompkins has worked with our program since 2013

“Amanda Tompkins has worked with our program since 2013. She has not only offered us professional guidance in the area of speech and language development but has also offered amazing services to our families. Amanda is flexible to work with, professional, and easily builds trust with children which are key to furthering their development. Working with Amanda has been a great addition to our program and what we provide to our parents.” –Shannon Hall, Former Assistant Director Infant/Toddler/Transition

I have had the honor of working alongside Amanda for almost 15 years

“I have had the honor of working alongside Amanda for almost 15 years. As a therapist, she is talented, innovative, dedicated, and compassionate. She has a broad knowledge base and seeks to stay current in research and effective therapy practices. Amanda is one of the few SLPs in the area who has many years of experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. She has extensive knowledge in both assessing and providing effective therapy for this unique population. Amanda uses various strategies with DHH students such as Visual Phonics and various auditory training strategies and sign language. She has been an advocate for her students and a parent educator. I can honestly say that I hold her in the highest esteem both personally and professionally." –Christine Spike, M.A., CCC-SLP

Amanda and the GiGi's Kids Speech and Language Therapy group are dedicated professionals

“Amanda and the GiGi’s Kids Speech and Language Therapy group are dedicated professionals. I found them during the pandemic when life was crazy. During this time my 18 month old son was not progressing and meeting his speech milestones. Thank God I found GiGi’s Kids! Amanda is very knowledgeable and was dedicated to structuring a plan to meet my son’s needs. She also gave me information such as suggested reading material to assist me with understanding how to help develop speech at home. I 100% trust her because she treats her clients like they are her family. She is invested in their growth and progress. My son’s speech has developed so much. I am feeling very optimistic that he will be on track in no time. Highly recommended !!!! If I could give 10 stars I would.” –Lauren Blitz, Past ECC Director

Amanda Tompkins has worked with our program since 2013

“Amanda Tompkins has worked with our program since 2013. She has not only offered us professional guidance in the area of speech and language development but has also offered amazing services to our families. Amanda is flexible to work with, professional, and easily builds trust with children which are key to furthering their development. Working with Amanda has been a great addition to our program and what we provide to our parents.”

– Shannon Hall, Former Assistant Director Infant/Toddler/Transition

I have had the honor of working alongside Amanda for almost 15 years

“I have had the honor of working alongside Amanda for almost 15 years. As a therapist, she is talented, innovative, dedicated, and compassionate. She has a broad knowledge base and seeks to stay current in research and effective therapy practices. Amanda is one of the few SLPs in the area who has many years of experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. She has extensive knowledge in both assessing and providing effective therapy for this unique population. Amanda uses various strategies with DHH students such as Visual Phonics and various auditory training strategies and sign language. She has been an advocate for her students and a parent educator. I can honestly say that I hold her in the highest esteem both personally and professionally.”

– Christine Spike, M.A., CCC-SLP