https://bklynspeech.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-09-27 https://bklynspeech.com/home daily 1.0 2023-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1616852306560-9JU4KH52OBRXZRHNX5DC/IMG_9356.jpeg Home - Evaluation and Treatment of: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Cleft Palate/Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI) Dysarthria Articulation Disorders Phonological Disorders Receptive and Expressive Language Delays and Disorders Social Communication Disorders Feeding Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1616852399134-9OLKDYMRK3AX0HEWGZEA/IMG_9436.jpg Home - Services: Evaluations/ Consultations Individual Speech and Language Therapy Feeding Therapy We have therapists trained in the following therapeutic techniques/approaches (among others!): PROMPT (Prompt for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) Therapy DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing) Therapy SOS Feeding (The Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding) Therapy Cleft palate and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI) speech therapy Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)/Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Developmental language therapy Ayres Sensory Integration https://bklynspeech.com/about daily 0.75 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1577929318194-B0CY53EITR6YWWW9VQNA/IMG_9448.jpg About - Rebecca McDaniels MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Rebecca McDaniels is the founder and a co-director of bklyn speech. She is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who believes that above all else, therapy should be child-centered and individualized to meet the needs of every child and family. She aims to create a comfortable, compassionate and therapeutic atmosphere for children and families where everyone plays a unique role on the child’s team. Rebecca strives to make sessions fun, engaging and functional so that children develop their speech and language skills as quickly and naturally as possible while doing what they do best, PLAY. Rebecca works with a wide range of populations however she specializes in the treatment of complex speech disorders such as childhood apraxia of speech, dysarthria, cleft palate, velopharyngeal insufficiency and other severe articulation/ phonological disorders. Rebecca works closely with several NYC craniofacial teams, providing specialized speech therapy and coordinated care for their patients. She is recognized by “Apraxia Kids” (CASANA) as a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). She is highly trained in a variety of techniques such as PROMPT, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST) and Ayres Sensory Integration. Rebecca is ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) Certified and holds a TSSLD (Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities) certification. She has served as an adjunct instructor with TC, Columbia University’s graduate school program and has also provided therapy abroad as a clinical supervisor with the same program. Rebecca received her Bachelor of Science degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences with minors in Special Education and Human Development from the University of Maryland. She received her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from TC, Columbia University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/160cd25d-cd63-4aac-86d8-9b4ce22e0cd6/IMG_3374.jpeg About - Lauren Alpert MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Lauren is the co-director of bklyn speech. She brings experience in early intervention and feeding therapy to her practice, specializing in working with the parent-child dyad to support communication development and sensory-motor feeding skills in young children. Lauren's in-depth training in reflective work with infants, toddlers, and their families profoundly shapes her approach to therapy. Lauren values partnering with families to foster an environment of open communication, thoughtful reflection, and shared learning. Lauren prioritizes relationship building and play-based learning in her sessions. To support her work with children and families, Lauren is trained in the Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, the Solid Starts curriculum, PROMPT, and principles of sensory integration. Lauren is a New York State licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She received her bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Community Health from Tufts University. She earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/e8cdf057-fafd-4696-bebb-3234003ae42f/tempImageVQHd0t.jpg About - Cynthia Horikawa MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE Cynthia is a neurodiversity affirming speech-language pathologist with experience supporting children across both school and private practice settings. She believes in providing individualized speech and language therapy that incorporates each child’s interests and strengths through meaningful and motivating play. Cynthia has experience working with autistic clients, gestalt language processors, children with speech sound disorders, AAC users, and children with language-based learning disabilities. Cynthia Horikawa is a New York State licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She received her Bachelor’s degree from New York University, where she double-majored in Communicative Sciences & Disorders and Spanish Language. She received her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is certified as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD), with a Bilingual Extension in Spanish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/32024b60-5ff2-491d-998e-a7c20a461fbc/Rachel.jpeg About - Rachel Oakford MS, CCC-SLP Rachel is a New York State licensed and ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Linguistic Anthropology from the University of Michigan (go blue!) and her Masters degree in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in Boston. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in private practice, public and specialized schools, and outpatient rehabilitation. Rachel is passionate about working with the pediatric population and is particularly interested in autism spectrum disorder and gestalt language processing, motor-speech disorders, augmented and alternative communication, and early speech and language delays. She practices a neurodiversity-affirming, play-based approach to therapy to allow children to learn skills in the most meaningful, fun way possible! Rachel is trained in PROMPT, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing, the Kaufman SLP approach, and Oral Placement Therapy. She is recognized as a Natural Language Acquisition practitioner for gestalt language processing, and is a recommended provider on Apraxia Kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/3d13e4f0-e8b8-488d-ad5b-7e32d0eec4a4/L+Sher+bklyn+speech+photo.jpg About - Lauren Sher MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Lauren is a bilingual (Spanish) New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree from New York University with a dual concentration in Linguistics and Spanish as well as her master's of science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University. Lauren has worked predominantly as a school and clinic-based pediatric clinician providing therapeutic interventions to individuals with diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, executive dysfunction, specific language impairment, developmental delays, articulation/phonological disorders, and motor speech disorders. Lauren is a passionate disability rights advocate and activist who channels that zeal into her sessions with techniques that embrace and affirm her neurodivergent clients. She dedicates herself to creating a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic space. Lauren is a fierce supporter of dual language acquisition. She works to cultivate an environment that promotes consistent, meaningful progress across languages for her clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/b2ff9776-b0cc-46f0-95eb-2f538b68d4e7/unnamed.jpg About - Chelsea Wertheim MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Chelsea, of “Speech with Chelsea”, is a New York State licensed Speech Language Pathologist and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She is certified as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Chelsea earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. She is trained in PROMPT therapy, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Ayres Sensory Integration and the Social Thinking Curriculum. Chelsea is a passionate and dedicated neurodiversity-affirming therapist who has sought out a wide variety of experiences with children of all ages and abilities. She has provided individual and group therapy to clients with a range of diagnoses including autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, articulation/phonological disorders, motor speech disorders, executive functioning/ attention difficulties, and genetic syndromes. By incorporating each child’s unique interests, Chelsea motivates her clients to achieve speech, language and feeding goals in a fun and natural environment. Chelsea is an advocate for the clients and families that she works with, and works diligently to ensure that her clients are given every opportunity to achieve their potential. https://bklynspeech.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1577148645463-23CEJHLVKK2LS6N45B7I/maura-silva-ls80f6gwo4Y-unsplash.jpg Testimonials - “I can honestly say Rebecca saved my world. When she diagnosed my daughter with CAS (Childhood Apraxia of Speech) .. I was scared...devastated. And the fear I felt for my little nugget was overwhelming. Not only did she work with my daughter and provide her with a level of patience and care I’ve never witnessed before. .. she gave her words and the ability to communicate. Rebecca also made me feel secure and confident with the situation handed to me. She explained what was happening and taught me how to help and be involved so my daughter could accomplish each step forward on the best footing possible. I cannot say enough amazing things about her.. My little girl has spent 2 1/2 years going from one sound to full conversations .. and my mind has been blown at the work that was put in and the outcome that was achieved. I owe her for the gift of words she has given my child and for the peace of mind she has given me.” —Christina (Brooklyn, NY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1578846966321-7C151CHPCN6HP3TEYKX3/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials - “I went through 3 speech therapists and I found it was extremely difficult to find a speech/feeding Therapist with the skill, knowledge, passion and patience until I met Lauren Alpert. My son went from a diet of mostly pasta and Cheerios due to his sensory to exploring new foods and having learning the skills to work through his sensory discomfort. I have Lauren to thank for that. When my daughter started solids I had the experience and knowledge taught by Lauren to detect her feeding sensory early on, I automatically picked up the phone to see if Lauren had any availability. Over the years Lauren became a good friend , like family. We recommended her to all family and friends that were seeking speech/ feeding therapy. Everyone absolutely loved working with her.” — Alqasim and Ruqayah (Brooklyn, NY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1662666581696-46ZF6NW90SRBUQCBSDMV/unsplash-image-n9R0MN3XGvY.jpg Testimonials - “Rebecca McDaniels is not only a clinically discerning speech therapist, she is a wonderfully loving and kind human being. She has been treating my son with cerebral palsy since he is 4 months old, thoughtfully treating his speech and language impairments as they have developed over time. She also treats my daughter with mild speech and language delays. She is incredibly honest and a strong advocate to children and parents, alike. Rebecca has shaped my son's speech with a combination of deeply rooted clinical intuition and evidence based strategies, and he continues to surprise us in the most beautiful ways. For this, I am forever in her debt. She is one of the most memorable women in my own, and my children's lives. I highly recommend Rebecca, a leader and innovator in her field, a once in a lifetime SLP. She's, bar none, the absolute best there is!” -Laura (Brooklyn, NY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1577148581145-3ZUS2UQM86JTCPL3VV5Z/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials - “My youngest son was diagnosed with apraxia at 2 years old. He began speech therapy with Rebecca. I was nervous but Rebecca was so comforting and helpful making sure I was involved with the whole process. She is one of the sweetest most caring people I have ever met and my son absolutely adored her. I was amazed with the progress my son made in such a short time. He looked forward to each speech session because she made it such a fun experience. I will always be grateful to Rebecca for the amazing job she did helping my little boy talk and express himself. He's now going into 1st grade and talks all day long!! I wish I could give her more than 5 stars!!” -Kelly (Brooklyn, NY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1578847175020-INGWAZGCIEXYIJBVV1V4/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials - “Our son has SPD and low muscle tone. He didn’t start eating food till he was about 16 months old. Lauren has not only been an incredible feeding therapist but has become so invested in our son that she feels like family. She understands that every path is different and is always creative in finding new ways to open closed doors. Our family is grateful to have her a part of our team.” — Kori (Brooklyn, NY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1577149303180-WZP6TRQ2MP3F7LSN2822/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials - “No words can describe Rebecca's dedication and overall professionalism. Our daughter was born with a bilateral cleft palate as part of a syndrome. We worked with a therapist provided by Early Intervention for about six months- with very little progress made. Rebecca picked up the case a little over a year ago- and our daughters life completely changed. Aside from Rebecca's positive and upbeat personality, she is a dedicated, hardworking and devoted therapist. I am not home during the day and Rebecca always makes sure to update me via a text or a phone call. She has spent many hours on the phone with me, calming me and reassuring me that my daughter will get to where she needs to get. Additionally, Rebecca made sure to update our cleft palate team of doctors and therapists regarding our daughters progress. The team remarked that they rarely see a therapist that is this good and this dedicated. Rebecca truly has become my friend and more importantly my daughters friend! We can not recommend her enough!” — Leah (Brooklyn, NY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1662665564960-OJ53WAUO7BBR4VXY6GD5/unsplash-image-UYqDgNEyLKM.jpg Testimonials - “I cannot stress enough how amazing this place is. Rebecca is such a natural and thoughtful teacher, as well as a truly kind and compassionate person. Dealing with a speech delay is a very difficult thing for a parent to deal with… but Rebecca made everything so manageable and easy. Her approach is also extremely effective. The improvement I saw with my son was so amazing. I highly recommend to anyone who’s little one is struggling with communication.” — Karoline (Brooklyn, NY) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/1577148400943-BX1AJ61FPC1RBTXDCFKY/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials “Lauren Alpert is a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and extremely passionate SLP who has been treating my two year old son with suspected apraxia for over a year now. She uses a specifically tailored treatment approach that involves oral motor principles and the PROMPT therapy technique. I especially appreciate her utilization of alternate forms of communication such as sign language and an AAC device to help ease my son's frustration cause by his difficulty to express himself verbally. Her suggestion to use an iPad with the Coughdrop app has been an absolute game changer! She has such a warm, patient, and caring personality and quickly developed a positive rapport with my son. He looks forward to their sessions and works really hard for her. Her ability to motivate him to turn on his voice is truly an art! I am so grateful for all her hard work and dedication and can't recommend her enough!” —Mindy (Brooklyn, NY) https://bklynspeech.com/photos daily 0.75 2021-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/85998cd1-32bc-4490-a26a-4323935b7f65/IMG_3817.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/7cb77ae3-8562-4f1f-9563-c63825d4e63b/IMG_7572.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/3bd7953c-e56c-47d4-8266-dfa8cc3d1843/IMG_7618.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/74845361-e0fc-436b-9477-585f04c5327d/IMG_3336.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/136335c5-54f6-48ea-a387-2e39393ef975/IMG_3327.jpeg Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e000085210a8824740b851d/817bda48-013b-41ac-bb7e-1b0cf45c4890/IMG_7611.jpeg Photos