Speech Therapy Recommendations by 21 Strong Families
Alphabet Soup
Pediatric Oral Motor, Feeding, Speech and Language Services
Norwalk, Marbourough
Phone: 203-854-9845
http://alphabetsoupomtherapy.com/therapists.htm
Lori Overland's practice is recommended several 21 Strong families.
Aissa Inskeep, SLP
Darien
Phone: (203) 912-4340
Recommended by several 21 Strong Families
Center for Communication Disorders
Southern CT State University
New Haven
Phone: 203-392-5955
https://www.southernct.edu/academics/schools/health/academic-programs/communicationdisorders/centerforcommunicationdisorders/index.html
Several 21 Strong families also highly recommend anyone and everyone get a speech eval completed at Southern CT State University at the Center for Communication Disorders in New Haven. The evaluation will determine if your child is eligible for their speech services. This program is where students who are learning to be speech pathologists, do the therapy 1 on 1 (sometimes 2 to 1) with your child, and you and their teacher watch through a 1 way mirror. Their teacher provides the student input and advice to help prep for the next meeting. They have Summer, Fall and Spring sessions.
Amber has been doing it for about 2 years now (2018), and we find it to be professional and of high quality . They make their goals to match those on the IEP, to make sure they are working on individualized goals for the children, and they make it very fun for the kids based on their interests. Another perk, is that although insurance doesn't cover it, it only costs $20 per visit.
If anyone would be interested in accompanying Melody to SCSU to observe one of Amber's sessions to see what it would be like, let her know at melodylehrman@gmail.com. We go on Tuesdays at 5pm. Children are not allowed in the observation room.
Cheshire Fitness Zone
Cheshire, CT and soon opening in Milford, CT
Phone: (203) 250-9663
http://www.cheshirefitnesszone.com/
Referred by many 21 Strong Families. They also do OT and PT there.
Connect 2 Talk
Stamford, Wilton and Madison
Stamford Office (203) 200-7256
Madison Office (203) 779-5918
Wilton Office (203) 210-7124
http://connec-to-talk.com/connec-to-talk.com/
Referred by many 21 Strong Families. They also have a VG ABA program.
Kids Language Center, LLC
Greenwich
Phone: (203) 433-8050
http://www.kidslanguagecenter.com/
Referred by many 21 Strong Families.
Nancy Schwartz
Ridgefield
Phone: (203) 544-9560
Referred by many 21 Strong Families.
Other tools that can assist with speech and communication
Signing Time - These musical shows teach ASL, for babies up to age 12. You can often find them at the library and online. https://www.signingtime.com/resources/special-needs/downsyndrome/
Here is some research connecting signing with Babies and Children: http://c445781.r81.cf0.rackcdn.com/wp_SigningwithBabies&Children.pdf
Gemiini - For a month to month fee, this web-based program has clinically is proven to increase language, reading and social skills. You basically repeat the same clips, which you can customize, and repeat the video selection it 3 times, and 3 times a day. (a total of 9 times viewed per day) I recommend you call and have them walk you through the program to see if it's the right fit for you. When you sign up, apply for financial aide, explain why (even if you simply state that your family has high medical costs) and they will reduce the rate for you. I've known some families who paid $60 a month, other's have paid $20 a month, and other's who paid $10 a month.
There is also a 7 day free trial available. https://gemiini.org/#/get-started
Alphabet Soup
Pediatric Oral Motor, Feeding, Speech and Language Services
Norwalk, Marbourough
Phone: 203-854-9845
http://alphabetsoupomtherapy.com/therapists.htm
Lori Overland's practice is recommended several 21 Strong families.
Aissa Inskeep, SLP
Darien
Phone: (203) 912-4340
Recommended by several 21 Strong Families
Center for Communication Disorders
Southern CT State University
New Haven
Phone: 203-392-5955
https://www.southernct.edu/academics/schools/health/academic-programs/communicationdisorders/centerforcommunicationdisorders/index.html
Several 21 Strong families also highly recommend anyone and everyone get a speech eval completed at Southern CT State University at the Center for Communication Disorders in New Haven. The evaluation will determine if your child is eligible for their speech services. This program is where students who are learning to be speech pathologists, do the therapy 1 on 1 (sometimes 2 to 1) with your child, and you and their teacher watch through a 1 way mirror. Their teacher provides the student input and advice to help prep for the next meeting. They have Summer, Fall and Spring sessions.
Amber has been doing it for about 2 years now (2018), and we find it to be professional and of high quality . They make their goals to match those on the IEP, to make sure they are working on individualized goals for the children, and they make it very fun for the kids based on their interests. Another perk, is that although insurance doesn't cover it, it only costs $20 per visit.
If anyone would be interested in accompanying Melody to SCSU to observe one of Amber's sessions to see what it would be like, let her know at melodylehrman@gmail.com. We go on Tuesdays at 5pm. Children are not allowed in the observation room.
Cheshire Fitness Zone
Cheshire, CT and soon opening in Milford, CT
Phone: (203) 250-9663
http://www.cheshirefitnesszone.com/
Referred by many 21 Strong Families. They also do OT and PT there.
Connect 2 Talk
Stamford, Wilton and Madison
Stamford Office (203) 200-7256
Madison Office (203) 779-5918
Wilton Office (203) 210-7124
http://connec-to-talk.com/connec-to-talk.com/
Referred by many 21 Strong Families. They also have a VG ABA program.
Kids Language Center, LLC
Greenwich
Phone: (203) 433-8050
http://www.kidslanguagecenter.com/
Referred by many 21 Strong Families.
Nancy Schwartz
Ridgefield
Phone: (203) 544-9560
Referred by many 21 Strong Families.
Other tools that can assist with speech and communication
Signing Time - These musical shows teach ASL, for babies up to age 12. You can often find them at the library and online. https://www.signingtime.com/resources/special-needs/downsyndrome/
Here is some research connecting signing with Babies and Children: http://c445781.r81.cf0.rackcdn.com/wp_SigningwithBabies&Children.pdf
Gemiini - For a month to month fee, this web-based program has clinically is proven to increase language, reading and social skills. You basically repeat the same clips, which you can customize, and repeat the video selection it 3 times, and 3 times a day. (a total of 9 times viewed per day) I recommend you call and have them walk you through the program to see if it's the right fit for you. When you sign up, apply for financial aide, explain why (even if you simply state that your family has high medical costs) and they will reduce the rate for you. I've known some families who paid $60 a month, other's have paid $20 a month, and other's who paid $10 a month.
There is also a 7 day free trial available. https://gemiini.org/#/get-started
