The Communication Bank

The Communication Bank, LLC is a pediatric speech and language therapy practice serving families in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the wider Montgomery County community. The practice offers virtual and in-person therapy in clients’ homes, with services tailored to each child’s individual communication needs. Families can request consultations, screenings, evaluations, and treatment for pediatric speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and pragmatic language disorders. Support may be consultative or direct, depending on the needs of the child and family.

The Communication Bank is led by Shani Banks, a Maryland-licensed speech-language pathologist who holds national certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She brings more than ten years of experience evaluating and treating children in school settings, as well as providing teletherapy to preschool- and elementary-aged students. Her approach incorporates play to support children’s engagement and emphasizes practical tools and strategies families can use at home. The practice describes its work as comprehensive and evidence-based, with therapy designed to build skills in meaningful, natural environments.