Two lifelong friends and SLPs, creating an inclusive space for your child to thrive.
The story of us
Two lifelong friends on a mission to connect
Our story started 38 years ago, when we met as freshmen in LSU’s Miller Dorm. From being peers in undergrad to graduate school,
we shared a deep passion for speech-language pathology—and a lot of laughter along the way.
After graduation, our career paths varied, but our desire to help others communicate always kept us connected.
After raising our children in Baton Rouge, we launched Art Talk, a program born from our love of the creative process that drives communication, art and movement. Art Talk is NOT therapy; we do not offer IEPs, bill insurance or hold parent conferences. Art Talk is designed to offer families high quality, incredibly joyful art and movement activities that lead to authentic communication and a love of creativity.
We understand the difficulties that individual children can have in nurturing their spark, and we work with them to make it shine brighter ever.
Meet the founders
Shannon Farho
Founder, Speech Language Pathologist
She has a storied career as a clinical leader and mentor, bridging bridging the gap between scientific therapy and the arts.
Joy Pennington
Founder, Speech Language Pathologist
She’s a passionate pediatric advocate, entrepreneur, and school co-founder dedicated to helping exceptional kids find their voice.
create & communicate
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Why "Art Talk"?
We believe that communication goes far beyond words. It’s in how we move, how we create, and how we express our inner worlds. Art Talk is our collaborative dream to bring creative, expressive communication to life and do it with the people we love.
Join us as we explore the intersection of art, movement, and speech! Follow our page for insights, creative inspiration, and updates on our upcoming projects. We are so glad you're here! 💬❤️