Sally Connolly, MS, CCC-SLP

Sally Connolly, MS, CCC-SLP brings over two decades of experience working with individuals across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric populations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Brown University, where she was actively involved in music and performance, including chorus, West African dance, and Irish music. Following graduation, she was awarded the Samuel T. Arnold Fellowship, which allowed her to spend a year studying the connection between music and language acquisition through cultural immersion in Ireland.

Sally went on to earn her Master of Science from Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her clinical training included a variety of settings such as outpatient care, early intervention, and middle school services, as well as a specialized placement at Mass Eye and Ear, where she worked with professional voice users seeking highly specialized care. She also contributed to research as an NIH sponsored assistant in psychoacoustic laboratories.

Throughout her career, Sally has worked in skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and private homes across Fairfield County. Her areas of expertise include cognitive communication, voice, dysphagia, articulation, and fluency. She has also played an important role in mentoring and training emerging clinicians and was recognized by Sacred Heart University with the Community Partnership Award for her contributions to student education and collaboration.

Sally is a licensed provider of the SPEAK OUT! program, an evidence based therapy designed to support individuals with Parkinson’s disease in maintaining and improving speech and swallowing. She also has experience supporting individuals with stroke and traumatic brain injury through the use of customized speech generating devices.

In her free time, Sally enjoys spending time with family and friends, singing, playing the flute, attending live music events, and staying active through tennis, kayaking, and dance. She also supports her son’s band and enjoys being involved in their musical journey.

Sally is a warm, engaging, and thoughtful clinician who is dedicated to providing personalized, high quality care. She is proud to be part of the HQHT team and contributes both as a speech therapist and as a Client Relationship Concierge.