Meet the Little Warriors Family

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With over 30 years of experience, Colleen Tierney, MA CCC-SLP, is a licensed and ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to helping young communicators find their voice and be understood.

Colleen is also deeply committed to the training and mentorship of new clinicians, staying current with best practices to ensure that every client receives the highest quality care across our entire clinical team.

Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with children facing a wide range of speech, language, and feeding challenges. Nothing brings her greater joy than seeing a child gain confidence in their communication abilities.

Colleen takes a whole-client approach, tailoring therapy to each child’s unique strengths, interests, and needs. 

Her treatment philosophy is rooted in respect, flexibility, and child-led interactions, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and engaged in the therapy process.

She also prioritizes family involvement, recognizing that a collaborative approach helps children reach their fullest potential.

She holds the following advanced certifications and trainings:

• PROMPT Level 2 (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)

• SOS Feeding Approach (Sequential Oral Sensory)

• Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Trained

• Sensory Integration & Regulation Training

• Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech

• Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk – Parent Coaching for Language Development

• Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) – Targeting Speech Clarity and Oral Motor Strength

Colleen believes that every child deserves a voice and is passionate about empowering young learners through individualized, evidence-based therapy.

By creating a nurturing and engaging environment at Little Warriors, she strives to bring joy and success to each child’s communication journey because nothing is more rewarding than seeing a child thrive!

Lindsay Rossillo, MS CCC-SLP, is a licensed and ASHA-certified Speech‑Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience serving children and families in New Jersey. 

She is passionate about fostering meaningful connections through communication and believes that every individual deserves a voice.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College and a Master of Science in Education in Speech‑Language Pathology from Monmouth University.

Over the years, she has been honored to support children with diverse speech, language, and feeding needs. Helping a child build confidence and find their voice remains one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.

She holds the following advanced certifications and trainings:

• PROMPT Level 1 Certified
  
  
• Myofunctional Therapy Certified (Simon Says Myofunctional)
  
  
• Sensory SLP Certified (Inside Out Sensory)
  
  
• Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Trained
  
  
• Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  

Lindsay’s passion for Sensory Integration stems from her belief that effective communication is grounded in both access to tools and the body’s ability to self-regulate. She emphasizes sensory processing as foundational to language development.

Dedicated to ongoing growth, Lindsay earned the ACE Award from ASHA for completing over 70 hours of continuing education in a three-year period. She consistently incorporates the latest research and evidence‑based practices into her therapy. 

In 2025, families voted Lindsay onto New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc list, honoring her dedication and impact.Her approach is nurturing, client-centered, and empowering. 

She creates inclusive, supportive spaces where all communication styles are respected and celebrated, and where every client feels heard and confident in advocating for themselves.

Amanda O’Neill, MS, OTR/L, is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with experience spanning pediatrics, orthopedics, acute care, sub-acute rehabilitation, mental health, and long-term care. 

She holds licenses in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, along with a New Jersey Department of Education School Certification.

Amanda is passionate about helping the pediatric population build the skills they need to thrive in their daily lives!

She thrives in interdisciplinary teams, ensuring her clients receive coordinated and comprehensive support.

Amanda earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Occupational Therapy degrees from Quinnipiac University, where she also minored in Psychology. 

Her professional background includes working in a variety of healthcare and educational settings, including outpatient orthopedics, sub-acute rehabilitation centers, acute care hospitals, and school-based programs. 

She has treated children and young adults ages 2–22, individuals with complex medical and neurological diagnoses, and professional and student athletes recovering from injuries.

At the heart of Amanda’s work is a commitment to collaboration and individualized care. She has extensive experience designing treatment plans, recommending adaptive equipment, and tailoring therapy to meet each client’s unique developmental and functional needs. 

Outside of her clinical expertise, Amanda is known for her strong communication skills, patient advocacy, and dedication to helping clients achieve meaningful progress.

Alimah is a Licensed Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology.

She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Montclair State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Speech-Language Pathology from Montclair State University.

Alimah has gained diverse clinical experience working with children in school, outpatient, and intensive therapy settings. She has provided therapy for children with receptive-expressive language disorders, articulation and phonology disorders,  fluency disorders, motor speech disorders (apraxia and dysarthria), and feeding challenges. 

She values a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, having worked alongside occupational therapists to support children with complex needs.

Alimah believes in a strengths-based, individualized approach to therapy, ensuring that each child receives personalized, evidence-based care to help them thrive. 

Taylor Ramasco is a Licensed Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology.

She earned her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Mercy University, where she graduated and served as Treasurer of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA). She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Montclair State University.

Taylor has extensive clinical experience across school, clinic, and specialized program settings. 

She has provided individualized and group therapy targeting expressive/receptive language, articulation, and social communication skills for children with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and other developmental differences. 

Taylor  is trained in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, including TouchChat and Proloquo2Go, and is skilled at incorporating these tools to support functional communication.

Her clinical training includes internships at Bergen County Special Services, Valley Program Foundation for Children with Autism, and the Mercy University Speech and Hearing Center. 

Taylor has worked with clients ranging from early childhood through adulthood. 

She is fluent in English and has conversational skills in both American Sign Language (ASL) and Italian, which she integrates to foster inclusive communication practices.

Taylor values a collaborative, family-centered approach to therapy and emphasizes creating engaging, individualized sessions to help children reach their fullest potential.