Services
Speech and Language with Jane provides speech, language, and literacy therapy services for children. In-person speech-language therapy services are available to preschool- and elementary school-aged clients in Brooklyn. Teletherapy services are available throughout NY State.
Evaluations • Speech Therapy • Language Therapy • Literacy Support
Evaluations
Evaluations allow me to assess and understand a child's unique skills, preferences, and challenges. Each evaluation is a thoughtful combination of caregiver interviews, standardized assessment, clinical observation, and therapist-child interaction. Following the evaluation, the results are shared with the family, and therapy goals are developed to have maximum positive impact.
Evaluation services are available as a stand-alone for families needing independent evaluations both for private use or by the Department of Education.
Speech Therapy
Using a combination of evidence-based approaches, combined with the latest research in intervention, each session is designed to motivate your child to acquire and practice new skills. By fostering a personalized and nurturing environment, I ensure each child has a safe space to explore new speech sounds, take risks, and celebrate their successes. When appropriate, I will provide home practice recommendations and strategies to help with the carry-over of skills. Children experiencing challenges in the following areas may benefit from speech therapy:
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Articulation delays (having a difficult time pronouncing specific speech sounds)
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Phonological delays (speech sound error patterns that affect more than one sound)
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Speech sound disorders
Language Therapy
Using up-to-date intervention approaches, I work with children who have language difficulties such as language delays and Developmental Language Disorder. I aim to make therapy as meaningful as possible for children by using their interests and preferences as the basis for activities. Children experiencing challenges in the following areas may benefit from language therapy:
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Difficulty understanding language
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Limited use of complex sentences
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Difficulty finding the right words
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Difficulty understanding figurative language, such as jokes and idioms
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Reading problems
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Disorganized storytelling and writing
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Frequent grammatical and spelling errors
Literacy Support
Using literacy intervention approaches that are based in the Science of Reading, I work with children with literacy delays and disorders such as dyslexia. As a speech-language pathologist, I am experienced in providing language-based literacy intervention. I also welcome the opportunity to collaborate with your child's school team or tutors. Children experiencing challenges in the following areas may benefit from language-based literacy support:
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Difficulty learning letter names and sounds
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Slow, labor-intensive reading or writing
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Difficulty with phonological and phonemic awareness
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Poor reading comprehension
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Poor spelling skills
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Avoidance of activities that involve reading
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Academic challenges