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Presenter

Institution: Nature's Edge Therapy Center
Position: Director- Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Rice Lake, WI, United States
Education Credentials:

MATCCC/SLP/HPCS

Financial Disclosure:

Becky Payne is the Founder and Director of Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, a nonprofit outpatient therapy program, and receives a salary for her role. She does not receive financial compensation from manufacturers or providers of assistive technology, AAC devices, or related commercial products discussed in this presentation. No other relevant financial or non-financial relationships exist that could be perceived as a conflict of interest. Any products or tools discussed are presented for educational purposes only, and no endorsement is intended.

Experience

Becky Payne, MAT, CCC-SLP, HPCS, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Specialist in Hippotherapy, and nonprofit leader dedicated to advancing functional communication and independence for individuals with complex needs. As Founder and Director of Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, she developed a 65-acre therapy ranch integrating speech therapy, hippotherapy, animal-assisted therapy, and horticulture therapy. She has experience across schools, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, and long-term care, specializing in AAC, aphasia, dementia, dysphagia, childhood apraxia, and neurorehabilitation. Becky is committed to providing access to medically prescribed therapy regardless of financial limitations. She has presented nationally and internationally on assistive technology, hippotherapy, and communication intervention, and serves as a Pet Partners Evaluator training therapy animal teams.

Presentations

October 22, 2026 – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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