Meet Our Team
Tina Boike, M.S., CCC-SLP, ASDCS
Director
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tina is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a lifelong passion for language and learning. She earned a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Texas and a B.A. in Russian Language and Spanish from the State University of New York at Albany. She holds a Certificate in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and welcomes the opportunity to serve the unique needs of families in our community from diverse backgrounds. She is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), a distinction indicating intensive training and a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based and respectful approach to treatment.
Tina has earned multiple ACE Awards from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) in recognition of her dedication to professional study. She is a trained in the DIR/Floortime Model and uses this developmental relationship-based framework to promote engagement and build meaningful language communication. Other specialized trainings include PROMPT (Level II), Hanen More Than Words, the neuro-semantic pragmatic approach to language learning (Arwood), and Beckman Oral Motor protocol. Professional and humanitarian memberships include the American Speech and Hearing Association, the Society for the Neurobiology of Language, and Rotary International.
Tina was born and raised in Minnesota but has proudly called North Texas her home for over 20 years. She enjoys organic gardening, road trips, and spending time with her husband, and 3 grown children. Tina enjoys working closely with families and mentoring a team of passionate professionals at CLDC.
Leonore Hicks, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Norie is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist who specializes in pediatrics. She earned her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Southern Methodist University and her B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas. She has experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of communication disorders including speech sound disorders (articulation), language disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fluency, and genetic syndromes such as Down syndrome. She is a Level II PROMPT trained clinician and has specialized training in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding, Beckman Oral Motor protocol, and the neuro-semantic approach to language learning (Arwood). Norie is experienced in several Lindamood-Bell programs such as Talkies, Visualizing and Verbalizing, LIPS, and Seeing Stars.
Before joining CLDC, Norie home schooled her 3 children from elementary through high school and later, worked in the public schools as well as the private sector. She is married and is an accomplished singer who is currently a member of a performance trio that sings at various events around our community.
Carly Boike, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carly is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with a deep passion for helping kids develop meaningful communication. She received her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Oklahoma and her B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of North Texas. She has experience working in the public schools, in private practice clinics, and in a specialized preschool for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children. Carly is proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE). Her areas of special interest include complex speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, orofacial myology, language disorders and pragmatic communication.
Carly enjoys hiking, playing piano, and spending time with family. Her hobbies include reading, roller blading, and hanging out with her two cats and her dog Max.
Elana Marcus, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Elana is a licensed and certified pediatric speech-language pathologist. She received her M.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas and her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a specialization in Deaf Education from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked with children, teens and adults with a variety of communication disorders and has extensive experience working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Elana has a passion for helping children who have hearing loss and formerly worked in the public schools with the early childhood population. She uses a total communication approach to build strong foundational language skills and has experience with AAC (low and high tech), with hearing aids/cochlear implants/BAHAs, and is proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)/Signing Exact English (SEE). She loves getting to know families and working closely as a team for the benefit of the child with a focus on empowering children and their caregivers so that they live by the motto, "I can!"
Elana is married, and she and her husband have a sweet 80 lb. dog named Cedar. She has an identical twin sister with whom she is very, very close. Family means everything to her, so Elana makes her way to Austin and Houston whenever she can to spend time with family. She also enjoys hulking out at the gym with her trainer, binge watching favorite shows, reading, playing games and taking trips to the lake.
Cara Schoonover, OTR, MOT
Occupational Therapist
SIPT Certified
Cara is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in the treatment of children with sensory processing differences. She finds great joy in seeing her patients blossom as their hidden potential is uncovered. Cara received her Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and her B.S. in Psychology from Texas Woman's University.
Cara has specialized training in sensory integration and is a SIPT certified clinician. She uses this child-directed approach daily to create rich, meaningful experiences for the children she serves. Cara enjoys working with children of all ages and different stages of development. She has extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum and with sensory-based developmental delays and has treated a wide range of disorders including sensory defensiveness, motor planning deficits, fine and gross motor delays and behavior issues. She is trained in the SOS sensory approach to feeding and is a DIR/Floortime trained clinician.
Cara lived in the San Francisco Bay area for 3 years before returning to Dallas where she was born and raised. Cara is a regular at the rock climbing gym and is involved in church activities throughout the week. She enjoys rock climbing, using power tools for creative projects and has recently learned how to weld.
Megan Price, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Originally from Dallas, Megan moved out to Los Angeles to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an Occupational Therapist. She graduated from the University of Southern California with both a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. After working for many years in various settings including a children’s hospital, early intervention clinic, and a specialty healthcare hospital, Megan wanted to moved back home to Dallas where she's been ever since. She loves working with children and their families and incorporating horses (hippotherapy) when she can. During her time at USC she gained experience volunteering at an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico. Today, Megan specializes in pediatrics with evaluation and treatment of Sensory Processing Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical disabilities and others. She continues to follow research, especially on Sensory Integration and pathology of movement disorders and applies evidence-based treatment in her practice.
Shifra Robkin, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Shifra is a registered and licensed occupational therapist with a passion for helping each child reach their full potential. She has extensive experience treating the whole child using an approach that incorporates their physical, sensory, social, emotional and life skills. Specialized trainings include Floortime, Handwriting Without Tears and How Does Your Engine Run.
Shifra is a wife and mother of five children which gives her plenty of opportunity to practice her clinical skills through real life experience! She has a true heart for the little ones and also has extensive experience treating young children with a variety of disorders as well as older children and teens. She enjoys being a part of the dynamic team of SLPs and OTs at CLDC.