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Philip Menard, CCC-SLP
Philip Menard, CCC-SLP
Philip Menard, CCC-SLP
Philip Menard is the clinical director of Arbor Autism Centers and a speech language pathologist. He created the STEPS Autism Program and ToMs Theory of Mind Gaming Program at the University of Michigan and has over 20 years of experience helping families with autism. His understanding of the unique interplay between communication, behavior, development, and motivation within our environment helps to create the most effective, individualized programming. These strategies that apply research principles in clinical settings and their outcomes have been presented nationally.
Nikki Hamp, MD, FAAP
Philip Menard, CCC-SLP
Philip Menard, CCC-SLP
Dr. Hamp is the medical director of Arbor Autism Centers and co-chair of the advocacy committed for the Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (SODBP). She serves as Michigan's Early Childhood Champion for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Early Childhood. She sits on the board for the Autism Alliance of Michigan and the steering committee for the Think Babies Michigan Policy Initiative. Her advocacy efforts are extensive with her clinical focus including autism and developmental disabilities.
SLP Team
Amanda Jager
Megan Wilcoxon
Megan Wilcoxon
Amanda Jager is a licensed speech language pathologist and the lead feeding specialist at Arbor Autism Centers within the ARBOR Eats program. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Grand Valley State University and accepted an internship with Michigan Medicine’s STEPS Autism Program. After successf
Amanda Jager is a licensed speech language pathologist and the lead feeding specialist at Arbor Autism Centers within the ARBOR Eats program. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Grand Valley State University and accepted an internship with Michigan Medicine’s STEPS Autism Program. After successful completion of the STEPS internship, Amanda attended Emerson College where she received her master’s degree in speech language pathology.
Amanda’s graduate clinical work focused on the evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders and feeding difficulties for children with autism. During her clinical fellowship, Amanda developed the Arbor EATS Feeding Program at Arbor Autism Centers, which seeks to provide evidence-based treatment to children with pediatric feeding disorders and a variety of feeding difficulties.
Megan Wilcoxon
Megan Wilcoxon
Megan Wilcoxon
Megan Wilcoxon is a licensed speech language pathologist involved in working with Arbor groups and training new interns and SLP students. Megan has several years of experience serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism. She received a master’s degree in speech language pathology from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, In
Megan Wilcoxon is a licensed speech language pathologist involved in working with Arbor groups and training new interns and SLP students. Megan has several years of experience serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism. She received a master’s degree in speech language pathology from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. While there, she earned a second Master of Arts degree in Autism Studies, enabling her to support individuals with autism through a holistic approach.
Her personal and professional passions include advocating for and supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, as evidenced by her work and volunteer experiences within center-based schools, hospitals, clinics, universities, supported living homes, and summer respite camps. In her free time, Megan enjoys reading, playing games, and traveling across the U.S. and abroad.
Erin Hacker
Megan Wilcoxon
Erin Hacker
Erin Hacker is a licensed speech language pathologist involved in the ARBOR Eats program and Arbor groups. She also leads monthly parent support groups (meeting the last Friday of every month at 12pm). Erin obtained her master's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate studi
Erin Hacker is a licensed speech language pathologist involved in the ARBOR Eats program and Arbor groups. She also leads monthly parent support groups (meeting the last Friday of every month at 12pm). Erin obtained her master's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies, Erin had a primary focus on working with pediatric clients and found a passion for working with individuals with autism.
Erin has gained valuable experiences treating, evaluating, and advocating for her clients. In her free time, Erin enjoys volunteering with Special Olympics Michigan, reading, and exploring new nature trails to run on.
Jordan Gopi
Elise Hiskens
Erin Hacker
Jordan Gopi is a speech language pathology clinical fellow involved in Arbor groups. Jordan has several years of experience serving children and their families. Prior to pursuing her graduate studies, Jordan worked as a social worker in a variety of roles serving children in foster care and children with mental health diagnoses. She recei
Jordan Gopi is a speech language pathology clinical fellow involved in Arbor groups. Jordan has several years of experience serving children and their families. Prior to pursuing her graduate studies, Jordan worked as a social worker in a variety of roles serving children in foster care and children with mental health diagnoses. She received a master’s degree in speech language pathology from Eastern Michigan University.
While interning at Arbor Autism Centers during her graduate program, Jordan found a passion for children with autism and is excited to continue to serve Arbor families. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her dogs, hiking, and watching reality TV.
Elise Hiskens
Elise Hiskens
Elise Hiskens
Elise Hiskens is a speech language pathology clinical fellow involved in the ARBOR Eats program and Arbor groups. She obtained her master’s degree in speech language pathology from Eastern Michigan University. Elise is passionate about working with children with autism and has previously worked in schools as a teacher and chaplain in the
Elise Hiskens is a speech language pathology clinical fellow involved in the ARBOR Eats program and Arbor groups. She obtained her master’s degree in speech language pathology from Eastern Michigan University. Elise is passionate about working with children with autism and has previously worked in schools as a teacher and chaplain in the United States, Australia, and South Korea.
During a graduate school internship, Elise realized a passion for partnering with families to support communication in children. Originally from Australia, Elise has lived throughout the Midwest and now calls Ypsilanti home. In her free time, Elise enjoys being outside, drinking tea, and reading.
OT Team
Katelynn Kemski
Kelsey Honsberger
Kelsey Honsberger
Katelynn Kemski is the Program Coordinator for Arbor Autism Centers and an occupational therapist, autism swim certified provider, and certified lifeguard. Katelynn created the ARBOR Swim program, teaching swim safety skills to children, teens, and adults with autism. She is also developing the Aquatic Safety for Autism Provider Certific
Katelynn Kemski is the Program Coordinator for Arbor Autism Centers and an occupational therapist, autism swim certified provider, and certified lifeguard. Katelynn created the ARBOR Swim program, teaching swim safety skills to children, teens, and adults with autism. She is also developing the Aquatic Safety for Autism Provider Certification (ASAP Certification), a training program for adults interested in leading their own aquatic therapy and teaching water safety skills to individuals with autism, which will be launching in June of 2025.
Katelynn has spent the entirety of her career working in pediatrics, most specifically focusing on autism treatment. Katelynn obtained her OT degree from Grand Valley State University and started her career at Michigan Medicine as a student intern training in the STEPS Autism Treatment Program. Shortly after, she became a permanent member of the STEPS treatment team. She is now continuing to follow her passion for working with children with autism and their families both on land and in the water.
Kelsey Honsberger
Kelsey Honsberger
Kelsey Honsberger
Kelsey Honsberger is a licensed occupational therapist who has several years of experience working in pediatrics. Her passion for working with children and their families began while working in preschools and running youth programs at her local YMCA. She received her doctorate degree in occupational therapy at the University of Toledo. Sh
Kelsey Honsberger is a licensed occupational therapist who has several years of experience working in pediatrics. Her passion for working with children and their families began while working in preschools and running youth programs at her local YMCA. She received her doctorate degree in occupational therapy at the University of Toledo. She also has experience in the outpatient pediatric setting through work and graduate school. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, listening to music, and spending time with family, friends, and her pets.
Kelsey primarily works in the school setting now, but helps support our Arbor patients and families during the summer months.
ABA
Jessica Morrison
Jessica Morrison is a board-certified behavior analyst who attended University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, obtaining her bachelor’s in psychology with a child development focus. After graduating in 2001, she worked in Illinois as a case manager at a residential facility for men living with developmental disabilities. She moved back to M
Jessica Morrison is a board-certified behavior analyst who attended University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, obtaining her bachelor’s in psychology with a child development focus. After graduating in 2001, she worked in Illinois as a case manager at a residential facility for men living with developmental disabilities. She moved back to Michigan to attend Wayne State University. There she obtained her master’s in counseling with a focus on School and Rehabilitation Counseling. She began working in public schools in 2007 as a paraprofessional.
After graduating with her masters in 2009, Jess continued working in the schools as a paraprofessional, Title 1 coordinator, and substitute counselor. She went back to school for her Behavior Analyst Degree in 2012. Most recently, Jess obtained her LPC in 2021. Jessica is a fan of soccer and closely follows Tottenham Hotspur FC. She lives in Ann Arbor with her partner, Allen, two kids and two cats.
Interns
Xayla Van
Natalie McDonald
Natalie McDonald
Xayla Van is an intern who completed her associate degree at Washtenaw Community College. She plans to study psychology at Eastern Michigan University in the fall of 2025. Xayla discovered her passion for working with children in 2016, at the age of 12. She earned her babysitting certification from the American Red Cross during this time
Xayla Van is an intern who completed her associate degree at Washtenaw Community College. She plans to study psychology at Eastern Michigan University in the fall of 2025. Xayla discovered her passion for working with children in 2016, at the age of 12. She earned her babysitting certification from the American Red Cross during this time and has been working with children ever since. After graduate school, she aims to work in a therapeutic pediatric setting, where she is excited to help children grow and develop. In her free time, Xayla enjoys reading, decorating, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Natalie McDonald
Natalie McDonald
Natalie McDonald
Natalie McDonald is an SLP/OT/ABA intern. Natalie graduated in December 2024 from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Movement Science. She is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison in June 2025 to obtain a Doctor of Occupational Therapy with an interest in working in pediatrics or neurological rehabilit
Natalie McDonald is an SLP/OT/ABA intern. Natalie graduated in December 2024 from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Movement Science. She is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison in June 2025 to obtain a Doctor of Occupational Therapy with an interest in working in pediatrics or neurological rehabilitation. Natalie loves working with kids and seeing growth in each child. In her free time, Natalie enjoys trying new restaurants in Ann Arbor, spending time with friends and family, exercising, and being outdoors.
Lorenna Singer
Lorenna Singer
Lorenna Singer
Lorenna Singer is an intern who graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, concentrating in Occupational Therapy. She plans to begin a Master of Occupational Therapy program at Eastern Michigan University in January 2026. Originally from Brazil, Lorenna is trilingual, speaking English, Por
Lorenna Singer is an intern who graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, concentrating in Occupational Therapy. She plans to begin a Master of Occupational Therapy program at Eastern Michigan University in January 2026. Originally from Brazil, Lorenna is trilingual, speaking English, Portuguese, and Spanish, which has allowed her to connect with diverse communities.
Lorenna has always had a passion for working with children and is eager to use her compassionate skills to make a difference in pediatric occupational therapy settings. In her free time, Lorenna enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Archie.
Emma Jordan
Lorenna Singer
Lorenna Singer
Emma Jordan is an SLP/OT/ABA intern studying exercise science at Eastern Michigan University with a concentration in occupational therapy. She plans to begin the occupation therapy master’s program at Eastern Michigan University in January 2026. She has earned her lifeguard certification from American Red Cross and has been lifeguarding i
Emma Jordan is an SLP/OT/ABA intern studying exercise science at Eastern Michigan University with a concentration in occupational therapy. She plans to begin the occupation therapy master’s program at Eastern Michigan University in January 2026. She has earned her lifeguard certification from American Red Cross and has been lifeguarding in various settings since 2019. Emma always had a passion for working in pediatric care since watching her sister participate in occupational therapy settings. She is excited to watch children grow and learn. In her free time, Emma enjoys working out, cooking, baking, traveling, golfing, playing pickleball, spending time with family, friends, and her cat, Luna.
Admin Team
Anne Ryan
Chris Kemski
Chris Kemski
Anne Ryan is the lead administrator of Arbor Autism Centers, bringing over 20 years of experience in helping families navigate the complexities of health care and insurance. Her sensitivity to patient perspectives and her dedication to facilitating access to health care have proven invaluable to countless families. Anne is also the founde
Anne Ryan is the lead administrator of Arbor Autism Centers, bringing over 20 years of experience in helping families navigate the complexities of health care and insurance. Her sensitivity to patient perspectives and her dedication to facilitating access to health care have proven invaluable to countless families. Anne is also the founder and producer of a local aerial arts training facility. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, and relaxing with friends and family.
Chris Kemski
Chris Kemski
Chris Kemski
Christopher Kemski is the medical biller for Arbor Autism Centers, bringing over 15 years of experience in coordinating appointments. Growing up with a brother who had cerebral palsy, Christopher pursued a path to provide support and understanding to all the families he encounters. His passion for the arts has led him to serve as the firs
Christopher Kemski is the medical biller for Arbor Autism Centers, bringing over 15 years of experience in coordinating appointments. Growing up with a brother who had cerebral palsy, Christopher pursued a path to provide support and understanding to all the families he encounters. His passion for the arts has led him to serve as the first assistant director on a feature film, perform live, and give back by teaching music.