Who We are

Jump for Joi Speech Therapy, LLC is owned by R. Joi Brown, Speech-Language Pathologist.  Joi is in the midst of her 17th year of practicing Speech-Language Pathology. This Birmingham native completed her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Alabama A&M University. Most of her career has focused on providing speech and language therapy to the pediatric population (primarily the school setting) ranging from private practice, research hospital, early intervention, and clinical settings in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.

 While in Tennessee, Joi worked in research at Vanderbilt University for 4 years. Joi worked in a research lab that focused on teaching vocabulary to children with Autism and other developmental delays using play-based strategies.  This position was a launching pad for the focus of Joi’s private practice endeavors.   Joi also had the pleasure of working as a summer clinical supervisor at Tennessee State University, as well as in research, assisting patients with a history of strokes. 

In light of the pandemic,  Joi started her private practice, Jump for Joi Speech Therapy, LLC, serving clients in homes and daycares.  Joi also wrote her first children's book, I Am Early, documenting her daughter's premature birth experience. 

 Joi holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She also is licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology.  Joi also holds a  Speech-Language Pathology Professional Educator Certificate from the state of Alabama. 

 In July 2022, Joi obtained certification as an Autism Spectrum Disorder  Clinical Specialist (ASD-CS).  This is one of her biggest passions.