What is a Speech Language Pathologist?
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is a professional who
diagnoses, treats, and provides management, habilitative and
rehabilitative for people of all ages who present with a
variety of communication disorders. At Professional Hearing
and
Speech Center all Speech Language Pathologists
evaluate and treat speech and language skills as they pertain
to educational, medical, social and psychological factors. All
therapists hold masters level degrees and maintain
Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech
and Hearing Association and are certified to practice in the
New Jersey.
Whom do we treat?
Our certified speech therapists treat children and adults
who exhibit, but are not limited to the following diagnosis:
- Aphasia
- Articulation Disorders
- Aspergers Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Auditory Processing Disorders
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Cleft Palate
- Dysarthria
- Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders
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- Hearing Impaired
- Learning Disabled
- Oral-Motor
- Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Social Communication Disorder
- Stuttering
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
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The Diagnostic Process
All evaluations begin with a detailed case history to
ascertain background information which may influence the
speech/language deficiencies. Standardized tests are used to
determine deficient areas which may contribute to a speech and
language delay. These tests selected are tailored to the
specific needs of each client. These tests coupled with the
speech pathologists diagnostic impressions enable each
therapist to complete a comprehensive evaluation of the child.
Based upon these results, recommendations are provided.
Therapy
Generally, therapy is conducted 1-3 times a week for 30 to
60 minute treatment sessions. Goals and objectives are
predetermined and executed in the treatment sessions. During
their last few minutes of each session, suggestions are made
for generalization into the home environment.
What is The Listening Program®?
The Listening Program® is a Music-Based Auditory
Stimulation method that is used to train the auditory skills
needed to effectively listen, learn, and communicate. It
consists of an extensive series of high-quality audio CDs that
integrate specially produced acoustic music, primarily
classical, with innovative sound processing techniques. The
Listening Program benefits people of all ages starting as
young as age two.
Developed by an interdisciplinary team of educational,
therapeutic, medical, music and sound professionals, The
Listening Program® helps to train the ear and brain to
perceive a full spectrum of sound without distortion. The
Listening Program® exercises the middle ear muscles and
provides valuable training and stimulation on through the
inner ear, auditory pathways and onto the brain. Programs are
self-administered under the monitoring and consultation of a
trained Authorized Provider of The Listening Program®. A TLP
Classic Kit, Approved Headphones and CD player are needed to
get started. The program entails 1 to 2 fifteen-minute
listening sessions a day, five days per week. The average
program length is eight weeks with many people finding it
advantageous to repeat the program once or several times to
keep their auditory system in peak condition.
Areas of Reproted Improvement:
- Attention span & focus
- Speech & motor control
- Auditory perception & sensitivity
- Self-esteem, mood & motivation
- Social interaction
- Receptive and expressive language skills
- Reading, spelling & handwriting
- Physical balance and coordination
Professional_Hearing
and_Speech Center is a
certified provider of Listening Program® products, and
authorized provider of The Listening Program®. Call us at
732-303-9660 |
