Welcome To
The Dramatic SLP!
The Dramatic SLP was created from a simple belief:
Communication should feel joyful, meaningful, and deeply connected to who you are.
For founder Briana Falgiano, speech-language pathology and the performing arts have never been separate worlds. Throughout her career as both a professional performer and Speech-Language Pathologist, she discovered that imagination, storytelling, music, movement, and connection could unlock communication in ways traditional approaches sometimes could not.
Building a Different Kind of Therapy 🎤
2016
The Performer
Briana began her improv acting career at Walt Disney World, spending five years developing performance, storytelling, character development, improvisation, and audience engagement skills that would later influence her therapy philosophy.
2017
The Camp Counselor
At The Center for Courageous Kids in Kentucky, Briana learned the principles of GOYA (Give Of Yourself Always) and FTK (For The Kids), discovering the power of connection, acceptance, and meeting children exactly where they are.
2018
The Future Clinician
Briana entered Nova Southeastern University's Master's Program in Speech-Language Pathology while simultaneously working with autistic students at Alpine Academy and Interventions Unlimited.
2020
Research & Discovery
During graduate internships, Briana began integrating puppetry, dramatic play, storytelling, and character-based interactions into therapy sessions.
As children became more engaged and expressive, one question emerged:
"Why is this working?"
That question sparked years of exploration into creative, relationship-based communication supports.
2021
Music, Arts & Communication
Working alongside Dr. Frederick DiCarlo and music therapists, Briana explored how music, rhythm, and performance could support language recovery and communication development.
2022
The First Programs
During her Clinical Fellowship, Briana developed:
• Princess Social Skills Group
• Drama Club
• Character-Based Social Learning Programs
These programs combined speech therapy, social communication, dramatic arts, storytelling, and play.
Fast Forward to Today!
What began as a single idea—combining speech-language pathology with the performing arts—has grown into a thriving practice dedicated to helping communicators of all ages build meaningful connections.
Today, The Dramatic SLP serves families across Central Florida with a mission to create therapy that feels engaging, individualized, and genuinely life-changing. The practice was founded on the belief that communication develops best through connection, and that every individual deserves a therapist who sees their strengths before their challenges.
The Dramatic SLP Difference
Communication Beyond Compliance
At The Dramatic SLP, communication is about connection, self-expression, autonomy, and participation—not simply compliance.
Our Approach
-
Connection-driven therapy
-
Total communication therapy
-
Individualized goals
-
Functional communication skills
-
Family-centered support
Let's Start Your Story
Every communication journey is different.
Whether you're looking for speech therapy, feeding support, social communication services, or guidance for a loved one, we're here to help you find the next step.