Speech evaluations

Comprehensive Speech and Language evaluations address the following, but are not limited to, receptive and expressive language skills, articulation, feeding, voice and fluency, and pragmatic language skills.  Evaluation times vary based on the individual child.  The cost of the evaluation includes administration of the tests, a written report and discussion of the results.  If there are specific areas that are of concern, e.g., only articulation, the evaluator may target only those specific areas.  

accent modification

Very-Well Said, LLC is the best choice for Accent Modification/Enhanced Communication services because of the successful track record of working with a variety of individuals, from actors and singers to broadcast journalists.  This Speech Pathologist has also trained with one of the top Speech Pathologists in Accent Modification, the late Sam Chwat. She worked with Sam Chwat, “Speech Therapist to the Stars” at New York Speech Improvement Services, now The Sam Chwat Speech Center, where she assisted individuals who desired to lose or modify their accents.  Her clientele has ranged from business professionals to artists featured on the Today show, in Broadway productions and on-air television talent.  

The first step in the program is to assess the speaker’s speech and determine what particular patterns are present and how are they impacting on the overall speech intelligibility.  Correcting these patterns is contingent on not only the therapist, but the client as well.  Listening to yourself and being able to hear the difference between your current speech and the targeted sounds, is integral in changing these habits.  Practice is an important part of the therapeutic process and is necessary in order to see change over time.  The therapist employs a number of methods, some of which are:  the use of tape recordings, worksheets on targeted sounds, and conversational practice.  Communication is also nonverbal, such as eye contact, posture, hand gestures, etc, and therefore these are addressed as well.  A minimum of 8-10 sessions is recommended to see a significant difference however, every individual case is different.  Very-Well Said, LLC considers the busy schedule of their clients and offers services in the comfort of your office or via Skype. 

screenings 

Screenings are shorter in length, about 30 minutes, and can be done at home or at the child's school.  The Speech Pathologist will do an observation and determine whether further evaluations are necessary.  

individual SPeech therapy

Individual sessions are 50 minutes, which includes 10 minutes of discussion about the session as well as carry over techniques to be implemented by the parent.  Therapy sessions will address those weaknesses identified during the evaluation process.  

Parent/caregiver consultations

Sometimes as parents, we are not quite sure if our child is developing as they should and we need some tips/suggestions.  Or we are leaving our child with a caregiver as we go to work and we want to make sure our child is getting what they should developmentally.  This consultation is for you.  A 50 minute session with you, your caregiver, or you and your caregiver, to make sure that everyone is providing the most communicative opportunities for your child.  

feeding Therapy

Is your child having difficulty with eating a variety of foods and textures? Our therapists are trained in the Debra Beckman's oral motor approach and Lori Overland's Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding.  Session are on an individual basis for 60 minutes, which includes 10 minutes of discussion about progress and strategies to implement at home.  

group therapy

Group therapy sessions are great for working on pragmatic,social language skills.  Your child will join other children of the same age and skill level to work on targeted goals.  Sessions will address those weaknesses identified during the evaluation process.  Sessions are 60 minutes which includes 10 minutes of discussion at the end. 

public speaking and image

Do you have to speak in public for your job?  Give presentations?  Are you unsure about your presentation skills; posture, eye contact, gestures? All of these areas can be addressed by a Speech & Language Pathologist.  Sessions are 50 minutes, which includes 10minutes of discussion of progress and time to go over homework.  

school services 

Very-Well Said, LLC will provide Speech and Language services to students of your school that have Speech-Language therapy services as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Direct services will be administered individually, in small groups, or “push in” classroom sessions.  Service delivery will be determined based on individual student needs.  Services will address, but is not limited to:

·      Receptive and expressive language delays

·      Articulation

·      Dysfluencies(stuttering)

·      Pragmatic (social language)language delays

Services will also address overall communication skills that prepare the students, if relevant, for post- secondary success.  These include, but are not limited to, interacting appropriately in group settings, responding appropriately to comments and questions, use of appropriate language, initial introductions, and interview skills.

Indirect services include: IEP meetings, updating IEP’s, collaborating with parents and other professionals, input into SEDS, Service trackers, and Progress and productivity reports.  There will be time allotted each week to input notes in the Service logs in EasyIEP to adhere to the 5 business day deadline for completion of notes. 

Comprehensive evaluations are also offered for initial and triennial services and will include administering evaluations, scoring, and analyzing results as well as submission of a written report.