About Jody
A passion for helping others led me to a career that allows me to provide my patients with high-quality treatment. As a professional Speech and Language Therapist since 1998, I utilize a combination of traditional and holistic approaches in treatment in order to find comfortable and effective solutions for everyone. Read on to learn more about my background.
Experience and qualifications
25+ Years of Experience
I have practiced for over 25 years as an ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in New York and New Jersey. I have a Masters Degree from University of North Carolina in Speech Language Pathology. I am PROMPT® trained and am a certified Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped/Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSHH/TSSLD). I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of communication disorders for children and adults of all ages.
I have extensive experience practicing in school settings, medical settings as well as home based instruction. I conduct both individual and group therapy sessions. I have provided workshops, lectures, and mentoring to teachers, parents and other key organizations. I am always up-to-date with the latest advances in the field of speech and language pathology by participating in continuing education programs and collaborating with others in the field.
Focus Areas
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Articulation Disorders / Clarity of Speech
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Oral Motor Delays
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Myo-functional Therapy (Tongue Thrust)
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Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
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Apraxia of Speech
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Phonological Disorders
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Phonemic Awareness/Literacy Skills
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Language Delay (“Late talkers”)
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Receptive Language Disorders
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Expressive Language Disorders
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Auditory Processing Disorders
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Organization of Language
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Executive Functioning Skills
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Fluency Disorders (Stuttering)
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Voice Disorders
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Accent Reduction
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Pragmatic Language (Social Language)
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Learning Disabilities
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Pervasive Developmental Disorders (including Autism)
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Aspergers Syndrome
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Selective Mutism
Executive Functioning Boot Camp
Your child will attend a 2-day course to develop organization and study skills.
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Middle school and high school groups
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90-minute sessions
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Small groups (3-4 students)
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Safe distancing outdoors under a canopy with plexiglass dividers
Target areas include:
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Binder maintenance
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Planner use
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Time management
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Test prep
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Writing skills
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Reading textbooks
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Note-taking
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Academic self-awareness
Kids Book Club
Your child has the opportunity to join instructional reading groups for boys and girls between 1st and 12th grade.
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Small groups (2-4 students)
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Groups based on age and current skill level
Target areas include:
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Reading comprehension
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Decoding
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Critical thinking skills
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Sight word recognition
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Social skills, including brainstorming and team problem solving