About Us
Get to know the people and principles that make our practice a trusted name in speech therapy
Empowering your child’s voice through personalized speech therapy
The Child Inspired was born in 2020 from Alyssa Dudley's passion for helping children find their voices. Our practice has grown into a trusted speech therapy practice in Huntersville, NC. With over a decade of experience, Alyssa and her team are dedicated to empowering every child with the skills to grow and thrive.
Meet the team
With years of experience and a shared passion for helping children thrive, our team is dedicated to providing personalized and supportive care
Alyssa Dudley, MS, CCC-SLP
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
Alyssa received her master’s in speech-language pathology from Appalachian State University in 2017. She always knew she wanted to work with kids and decided she wanted to become a speech-language pathologist in college after taking an introductory course in communication disorders. She has a strong background in early intervention and parent coaching. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys reading, and spending time with her husband, Matt, son, Miles and dogs, Maverick & Hootie.
Alyssa has experience and training in:
- Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders
- Articulation and Phonology Disorders
- Fluency Disorders
- Early Intervention
- Parent Coaching
- Autism
- Down Syndrome
Taylor Miller MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Taylor received her master’s in speech-language pathology from Appalachian State University in 2019. Taylor has always enjoyed working with children and knew she wanted a career where she could help kids and their families. One of her family members was in speech therapy, and she was able to observe and grow a passion for helping little ones communicate. Outside of work she loves spending time with her family, reading, and being on the lake!
Taylor has experience and training in:
- Articulation and Phonology Disorders
- Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders
- Down Syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Fluency Disorders
Miya Morrison MS, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Miya earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from Purdue University in 2023, followed by her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of South Carolina in 2025.
Miya has always enjoyed working with children, especially after spending time in daycares throughout high school and college. She chose to become an SLP after learning about the wide range of opportunities within the field and realizing it was the perfect way to combine her passion for helping others with her love for working with kids.
Outside of work, Miya enjoys exploring new restaurants and places around the Charlotte area, working out, spending time outdoors, and being with friends and family.
Miya has experience and training in:
- Articulation and Phonology Disorders
- Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Early Intervention
- AAC
Julia Butlin MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Julia received her undergraduate degree at Bloomsburg University in PA, followed by her graduate degree at University of Nebraska Omaha. She knew she wanted to pursue a profession in the medical field or education. After she observed her cousin’s speech therapy session, she automatically knew what she wanted to do and how she would make a difference.
Outside of work, Julia and her husband like to try new restaurants/food, explore the area as they are new to Charlotte, and spend time with their miniature dachshund, Maverick.
Julia has experience and training in:
- Expressive and Receptive language disorders
- Articulation/Phonology Disorders
- Early Intervention/Early language
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Social Pragmatic Language Skills
- Parent/Family Coaching
Lauren Forbis MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lauren received her undergraduate degree at Appalachian State University in 2015, followed by her graduate degree at Radford University in 2017. She wanted to become a speech-language pathologist because she’s always been drawn to helping people find their voice—literally and figuratively. She has seen how communication challenges can affect confidence, relationships, and everyday life. The idea that she could help someone express themselves more freely and fully was incredibly powerful to her.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her two boys (Callum & Campbell), running, and reading.
Lauren has experience and training in:
- Early Intervention/Early language
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Phonological Disorders
- Fluency
- Expressive and Receptive language disorders
Amira Aarbane
Patient Care & Insurance Coordinator
Amira comes to TCI with a background as a Receptionist and Insurance Coordinator, along with experience as a Medical Record Retriever. She loves the many moving pieces that come with the role, and being the first face a patient sees is something she considers an honor. Amira is passionate about making every family’s experience at TCI pleasant while reassuring them they’re in good hands, and she’ll be the first to tell you that kids make for the best faces to see all day. Outside of work, Amira enjoys spending time with her 7 year old son, Sekai. Together they love hiking, exploring creeks, and practicing their skills out on the soccer field.
