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Gestalt language processing is a hot topic in the speech-language pathology world these days – so I thought I would take a moment and explain all the important facts about Gestalt Language Processing and why it is gaining attention now.   Who is ready to put on their learning caps?  Let’s dive into the important information… Continue reading What Is Gestalt Language Processing? Speech Therapy in NYC Supporting Different Communication Styles

I love using oral motor and sensory activities to improve focus and engagement with all my sensory seekers.  Oral motor and sensory activities not only improve focus and engagement but also improve a variety of important foundational oral motor skills – like breath support, lip rounding and jaw strength. So, let’s get right into it… Continue reading A Highly Sensitive Speech Therapist’s Recommendations for Terrific Oral-Motor Activities to Improve Focus and Engagement

As a feeding specialist, neuro-divergent person, and picky eater myself I have a long list of nutritious snacks to choose from that I am excited to share with you today.  In fact, my family, friends and clients alike – know my affinity for squirreling and consuming clean and healthy snacks – when I start to… Continue reading A Highly Sensitive Speech Therapist’s Guide to Clean and Nutritious Snacks for Picky Eaters.

You may be wondering why a speech therapist has a list – ahem – an arsenal of tried and tested allergen-free products – ranging from laundry detergents, soaps, body washes, fabrics, and textiles! Many people who are differently-abled also have skin and food sensitivities and allergies. This is something we consider in speech therapy sessions… Continue reading Sensitive Skin During Allergy Season? A NYC Speech Therapist Shares Her Favorite Products

My meditation and mindfulness training teacher and friend, Dina Kaplan, was recently named one of the Top 25 Meditation teachers in the world! I had the pleasure of completing The Path’s ™ Meditation Teacher Training (MTT) course. Dina created this amazing 150 hour teacher training course, which discusses Buddhist history and wisdom, along with the… Continue reading How Mindfulness Can Help Neurodiverse People to Thrive: A Neuro-Affirming Perspective & Conversation with Dina Kaplan, Founder of The Path

The month of April can often be filled with frequent rainy and chilly days. All this wet weather will slowly make way for all the spring flowers and trees to blossom in Central Park. The city is readying itself for a full spring bloom. During this time of year, your little ones may be wishing… Continue reading Indoor Play That Builds Communication for Autistic Children: A NYC Speech Therapist’s Suggestions & Recommendations for Rainy Day Play

I am reminded this week of the importance of carving out small moments for self-care. Particularly, while we all transition into the higher vibration months of the spring and summer season. During this transitional period from spring into summer, we begin to anticipate the end of the school year. This comes with all the fun… Continue reading Creative Pathways to Holistic Self Care: How a Neurodivergent Speech Therapist in NYC Regulates Her Nervous System Using Mind, Body, Heart Alignment

This week, I have noticed increased awareness of a feeding issue I have personally experienced. I have also specialized in treating this issue for the last 23 years as a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist in NYC. As a neurodivergent individual, speech language pathologist, and feeding specialist for the past 23 years, I have helped… Continue reading The Signs & Symptoms of ARFID: A NYC Speech and Feeding Therapist’s Recommendations

You may be wondering, as a parent of a differently-abled child, what neurodivergent affirming speech therapy in NYC actually looks like in practice. As a person born three months premature and diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 2, I have navigated your path. I have been an advocate and crusader for the disability… Continue reading Supporting Authentic Communication: How Neurodivergent Affirming Speech Therapy Is Practiced in New York City

Storytime is a fantastic and engaging way to help your child build solid language, literacy, communication, and narrative skills!  Reading to your child has huge benefits! It helps them to build, grow, and achieve many speech and language milestones – naturally! As a therapist who offers speech therapy in NYC, I highly recommend reading to… Continue reading Turning Storytime Into Conversation: Speech Therapy in NYC That Builds Narrative Skills Using Engaging Literature