About the Founder
Rose Fairbairn, M.S., CCC-SLP
Rose Fairbairn is a licensed, board-certified speech-language pathologist and the founder of Bright Steps Pediatric Therapy. Her path into the field began when her own child developed a speech disorder—an experience that shaped her understanding of what families need most: skilled intervention delivered with compassion and clarity.
Rose holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and has advanced training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), PROMPT, Rapid Syllable Transitions (ReST), and the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding. Her commitment to ongoing education and evidence-based practice sets the clinical standards at Bright Steps.
She is also a recipient of ASHA’s ACE Award, which recognizes extensive continuing education and commitment to evidence-based clinical practice.
Rose has built a practice grounded in respect, compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence—where children feel supported, families feel informed and empowered, and therapists receive the mentorship and training needed to deliver exceptional care.
Outside the clinic, Rose enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family. She founded Bright Steps to bring together personal insight and professional expertise—helping children thrive with confidence and joy.