About Us
Begin with us.
Communication Beginnings was founded by two, dually-certified Speech Language Pathologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts in order to provide evidence-based speech therapy services.
From saying your first words, to learning how to use a communication device, or participating in a meaningful conversation, we strongly believe that everyone has something to communicate and we seek to fill the gap in speech-language services by targeting the skills that are most important to our clients and their families.
Jenna Butcher, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBS
Jenna is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 5 years of experience working with pediatric and school-aged populations. She is passionate about working with individuals with complex communication needs, particularly those who may be exhibiting challenging behaviors as a means of communication. Jenna received her Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. In addition to being a Speech-Language Pathologist, Jenna is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has extensive experience with working with individuals on the autism spectrum as well as other individuals with receptive and expressive language delays and disorders, pragmatic language disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication systems. Jenna not only enjoys working with her clients, but with everyone involved from family members to other service providers.
Jenna resides in Lancaster, PA with her husband, son, and fur baby (Alonzo the Cockapoo). When she is not providing speech therapy, she enjoys traveling with her family, finding the best local coffee shop, or reading a good book.
Lauren Jones, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCBA
Lauren is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience working with pediatric, school-aged, and young adult individuals with autism. She discovered her passion for helping individuals with autism while working as a community-based direct care staff before attending Towson University to complete her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She specializes in treating complex communication needs, expressive and receptive language disorders, and working with augmentative and alternative communication systems. Lauren has a strong interest in teaching individuals with autism to understand and use emotions. She also enjoys training and collaborating with families and other disciplines in order to develop meaningful outcomes and treatment plans for each individual.
Lauren resides in Harrisburg, PA with her husband and enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, cooking, and walking.