Speech Therapy
Speech and language therapy is treatment for people who want to communicate better. They may find it challenging to produce clear sounds (a speech disorder) or to comprehend and put words together to express ideas (a language disorder).
In speech and language therapy, we teach clients how to properly pronounce challenging sounds; we lead them through exercises to better understand and transmit ideas, both oral and written. We give them healthier, gentler ways to speak and show them how to deal with stuttering. We teach them to replace the accents and cadences of their native languages with the pronunciations and rhythms of U.S. English.
Speech and language pathologists like Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF* screen, diagnose, treat, and manage communications needs for people of all ages, toddlers to seniors. Language is a cornerstone of everything we do, including reading, writing, talking, and even gesturing. A delay or breakdown in any one of these areas can adversely affect general functioning and quality of life.
Testimonials
I immigrated to the United States as a late teen, and I’ve always struggled with my accent. It has adversely affected both my professional and personal life. For a while, I thought speaking with an accent is just going to be a part of my life and there was not much I could do about it. This changed after I met Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF*. Her lessons really work! I am already noticing a big difference only two months into our program. More importantly, Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF* makes me feel that she really cares about me and she is on my side. During the week when we are not meeting, Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF* takes time to listen to my voice recordings and gives me feedback/encouragement. She makes me feel that I am not doing this by myself because she gives me courage and motivation to confront the negative feelings that came from speaking with an accent. I feel empowered, and I believe I can drastically improve my speech. For anyone who is not a native English speaker, I encourage you to meet Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF*. It will change your life.
