Screenings
Appropriate to see if your concerns are warranted. Screenings are only a method of determining if further speech, language or oral-motor/feeding testing is needed. Screenings are not a substitute for in-depth evaluations. Screenings last approximately 15 minutes and do not include a written report. Onsite screenings are typically combined with a 15 minute consultation. Both onsite and offsite speech language screenings are available. Offsite screenings are only available for groups.
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Consultations
Several types of consultations are available for families and therapists. Initial and ongoing speech/language/oral-motor/feeding consults consist of informal assessments, observations and verbal discussion along with recommendations. A written report is not prepared unless you make special arrangements prior to the consult. As a client, ongoing consultations are recommended and consist of phone conversations or scheduled appointments to discuss your child's therapy goals and progress. Consultations are also available for treating therapists; please see training & program development for more information.
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"The choice of a speech therapist is a difficult proposition for any parent. A good choice here is a critical step toward making your child happier & healthier -- a functioning member of society.
Our decision to work with Isa Marrs has turned into a hugely successful step in our son's development.
Is she qualified? Yes. But those qualifications are meaningless if the child does not respond. Our son actually looks forward to his sessions. His enthusiasm results in continued progress with every session. Although young ones can lose focus easily Isa is able to skillfully draw him back in to the learning process. He is learning without even realizing it, and we have seen clear and meaningful results after just the first few sessions.
We are pleased with Isa's work, and would recommend her wholeheartedly."
Jennifer Minihan
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Evaluations
Several types of evaluations are available. All evaluations consist of formal and/or informal testing of specific areas and include a written report. A speech/language evaluation will look at both sound production and expressive/receptive language skills. Sometimes speech (sound production) is the only area of concern. If this is the case a speech evaluation will be conducted without a language evaluation. However it will include an intra-oral examination.
Depending on findings and parent concerns a feeding evaluation may also be recommended.
Studies show that 8 out of 10 children with disabilities also have feeding disorders. Therefore a feeding evaluation is often recommended. Feeding Evaluations include observation and assessment of the motor skills involved in feeding and discussion of behavioral concerns. Feeding evaluations also include a written report.
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Speech, Language & Feeding Therapy
Therapy will be customized based on your child's abilities and personality. It will be provided in a comfortable, child friendly environment and will utilize a broad range of therapy styles such as PROMPT, Oral-Motor-Feeding, Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Links to Language. A basic session is 30 minutes but that may be extended to 45 or 60 minutes in length if warranted. Daily updates will be provided regarding progress and suggested home practice activities. Home visits are also available on a very limited basis.
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Training & Program Development
Training and program development services are appropriate for therapists and institutions or families who have therapists that are not experienced working with children that have disorders relating to oral-motor, feeding or structurally based issues such as cleft palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency. These programs consist of a full evaluation, report, program outline and ongoing demonstrations/consultation.
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Presentations
If you would like to have Isa Marrs speak to your group or organization about issues relating to speech, language or feeding she is available by appointment. Presentations range from basic information and question/answer meetings to advanced presentations on topics of expertise.
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Where I Can Be Me® - Social Skills Art Classes
This unique program is unlike any other. There are lots of other classes that claim to work on social skills. They have 10 to 20 students and a group leader who will use you to help manage the class. That is not what this is.
This is a unique program that blends art with social language and behavioral therapy to improve social skills in a fun and exciting way. Our classes are small, no more than 5 students per class, and they are made up of similarly developing peers. They are lead by experts who will adjust the curriculum as needed. So your child will have every chance to succeed.
For more information contact us.
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