Madison R. DeVaughn-Heasley, M.S., CF-SLP

Madison R. DeVaughn-Heasley is a Speech-Language Pathologist with clinical experience across pediatric and adult care settings, specializing in cognition and feeding and swallowing disorders. She is currently based in West Virginia and is dedicated to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care that supports functional communication and quality of life across the lifespan.

She currently works full-time at Genesis Nursing Home, where she provides skilled speech-language pathology services to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia management, and rehabilitation support. In addition, she serves per diem at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital, where she works with medically complex pediatric patients in acute care settings, including NICU, PICU, and CICU units.

Her clinical training includes diverse placements in pediatric neurodevelopmental clinics, school-based therapy, outpatient rehabilitation, and acute care hospitals. She has experience treating a wide range of disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, articulation and language delays, stroke-related communication disorders, and feeding and swallowing difficulties. She also has experience with modified barium swallow studies and augmentative and alternative communication systems.

Madison completed her academic training at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, earning both her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is passionate about building strong therapeutic relationships and finds purpose in helping patients of all ages improve communication, independence, and overall quality of life.

• West Virginia University - B.S., 2023
• West Virginia University - M.S., 2025

• MS
• CF-SLP

• ASHA

• Assisted families in accessing resources across West Virginia (WVU CED)
• Supported pediatric feeding disorder awareness project for families
• Participated in weekly interdisciplinary chart reviews on complex cases