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Discover Our Story: Speech Therapy in Manhattan
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Speak to Connect stands out as more than just a boutique practice. With a blend of psychology, neuroscience, and speech-language pathology, we’ve created transformative treatment blueprints.
From toddlers to adults, our expert therapists craft personalized plans to meet unique communication needs. Dive deeper and discover the dedication behind our mission.
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Success Stories from Our Community
Sarah is phenomenal! Her structured approach and creative methods helped our 11-year-old son master his articulation. Her constant encouragement and practical exercises were pivotal to his success. We wholeheartedly recommend her!
Sarah’s expertise shone brightly, even during remote sessions amid Covid. She skillfully kept our 5-year-old engaged and provided clear takeaways after each session. Her approach not only improved our son’s skills but prepared him for subsequent lessons. We are grateful for her dedication!
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Our Pillars of Excellence
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Jessica Vario
Co-Owner
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
With over a decade of experience, Jessica is a bilingual speech-language pathologist fluent in both English and Spanish.
With a passion for helping individuals communicate effectively across languages, Jessica specializes in assessing and treating speech, language, and a wide spectrum of learning disorders within monolingual and bilingual populations. She customizes therapy programs to address the unique needs of bilingual clients, carefully considering the cultural and linguistic influences on their language development.
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Sarah Van Auken
Co-Owner
Speech-Language Pathologist
Specialist in voice therapy and performing arts
Sarah's rich background spans a wide range of clinical settings, ages, and diagnoses. She specializes in helping performers and other professionals heal their voices and refine their vocal prowess.
Her focus includes speech, language, voice, social skills, accent modification, and public speaking.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Both Jessica and Sarah are alumni of Teachers College, Columbia University, holding Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Their diverse educational backgrounds also span acting and speech-language pathology.
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Olivia Perlmutter
Speech-Language Pathologist
Olivia Perlmutter is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with experience in public and private schools, as well as private practices. She earned her undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and her Masters degree from Boston University. Personally, Olivia has a twin sister with Down Syndrome. Growing up with her and watching her develop her own communication skills, inspired Olivia to become a speech-language pathologist and commit to helping children of all ages achieve their communication goals. She believes in meeting an individual where they are and developing individualized treatment plans to support them throughout the therapy process. Olivia enjoys collaborating with families, caregivers, and other professionals to help individuals reach their goals.
Olivia specializes in the assessment and treatment of speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language development, and pragmatic (social) language skills.
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Shreya Chaturvedi
Speech-Language Pathologist
Shreya is a passionate speech-language pathologist, healthcare administrator, and clinical educator. She began her career as a researcher, understanding the underpinnings of neural rehabilitation of speech and language intervention. She now has extensive clinical experience across the healthcare continuum, focusing on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. Her areas of expertise include adult cognitive-linguistic disorders, medical complexities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, dysphagia, and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). She is certified in administering FEES, MBSS, and VitalStim.
Shreya received the ASHA Distinguished Early Career Professional Award in 2023 for her leadership, clinical skills, and innovation in the field. She is a clinical professor at Widener University. She received her Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from Boston University and her Bachelor's in Cognitive Neuroscience and Speech and Hearing Science from George Washington University.
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Maureen McGonagle
Speech-Language Pathologist
Maureen is a compassionate licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist with broad experience across diverse settings, including day habilitation programs, elementary and middle schools, specialized schools for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), teletherapy, and adult services. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Bridgewater State University and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Maureen specializes in evaluating and treating speech sound disorders, receptive-expressive language delays, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs, and autism spectrum disorder. She is passionate about empowering clients to strengthen their communication skills and enhance their overall quality of life. Her approach is client-centered, collaborative, and adaptable to meet the needs of linguistically and communicatively diverse populations.Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, Maureen practices through a neuroaffirming, strengths-based lens, integrating the principles of inclusion, autonomy, and respect into all aspects of therapy. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and being with her family.
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Lindsey Kornhauser
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lindsey is a licensed and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who is committed to providing person-centered care that supports each client’s communication goals and overall well-being. She believes that meaningful progress is built on trust and connection and places high value on developing strong rapport with clients and their families. Her approach is rooted in collaboration, working closely with caregivers, educators, and other professionals to provide holistic, individualized support. Her approach is rooted in collaboration, working closely with caregivers, educators, and other professionals to provide holistic, individualized support. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. She received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from New York University. Her clinical experience includes working with children in elementary and middle school settings who have a range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, and developmental delays. She also has specialized experience in adult voice therapy, supporting professional voice users and individuals seeking gender-affirming voice modification. She is passionate about partnering with clients to help them discover and express their most authentic voice.
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Laurie Campbell
Office Manager
Laurie Campbell joined Speak to Connect in October of 2023 as Office Manager. After graduating with a degree in finance, she worked as a pricing analyst for a government contractor for five years before leaving to stay home with her first child. Read more
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Phyllis Albertson
Secretary
Phyllis Albertson joined Speak to Connect in October of 2022 as secretary. With over 15 years of experience in finances and medical billing, Phyllis is committed to delivering the highest standard of service, recognizing that the healthcare experience is a crucial aspect of our patients' well-being. I believe that our private practice's success is founded on a balance of professionalism, empathy, and efficiency. My interest and passion lie within the autistic community. Through my role as a mother, I've become a strong advocate for autism awareness and inclusion. I've joined support groups, volunteered at local organizations, and worked to raise awareness about the incredible potential that individuals on the autism spectrum possess. I'm here to share the message that our society must continue to embrace and support those with autism, appreciating the diverse perspectives they bring to our world. Phyllis lives in Floral Park with her husband of thirty years and her two children. Read more
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