About Emily O’Kane

Emily O’Kane founded LEAP Speech & Lactation to support caregivers and children through feeding and communication challenges with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

At LEAP Speech & Lactation, we Listen to, Empower, Affirm, and Partner with caregivers to build confidence, strengthen caregiver-child connection, and support communication and feeding success.

Emily O’Kane is a dedicated pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in the Quad Cities with a passion for supporting children and families in their growth and development.

Like many families, Emily’s own breastfeeding journey proved that feeding a baby can be deeply meaningful, and sometimes unexpectedly challenging. That experience reinforced her commitment to providing lactation and breastfeeding support for the Quad Cities Area that is calm, evidence-based, and free of pressure or judgment. Her goal is to meet families where they are, support their feeding goals, and help them feel confident and supported along the way.

Qualifications

Emily brings a strong academic foundation alongside hands-on clinical experience supporting infants, children, and families across a wide range of needs.

  • Master of Sciences - Speech-Language Pathology - Midwestern University

  • Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders - Butler University

  • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist - Lactation Education Resources

Throughout her career, she has worked with a diverse range of children, from infants to high school aged individuals, helping them overcome speech and language challenges and supporting breastfeeding mothers to achieve their feeding goals.

Pediatric speech therapy and lactation support in the Quad Cities

  • Personalized care: Therapy and support tailored to your child’s individual strengths, needs, and developmental journey.

  • Compassionate Support: Guidance and education that empower families to feel confident both at home and during therapy.

  • Ongoing Learning: A commitment to current, evidence-based practices in pediatric speech therapy and lactation support.

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