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"Communication - the human connection -
is the key to personal and career success."
-Paul J. Meyer "The limits of my language
are the limits of my world"
-Ludwig Wittgenstein "The way we communicate
with ourselves and with others
ultimately determines the quality of our lives."
- Tony Robbins

What I offer

EVALUATIONS

Evaluations typically include a combination of standardized testing, informal observations, and parent interview. When appropriate, reviews of other evaluation reports and interviews with teachers and other professionals can help provide a more thorough assessment. Once completed, a report is generated which includes a description of the child’s skills and areas of need, recommended goals, a treatment plan, and referrals if needed.

TREATMENT

A treatment plan typically includes 1-3 sessions per week of direct one-on-one treatment. Services may also include consultations with teachers and other professionals, as well as periodic co-treatment sessions with other therapists. Parent education is an integral part of the process and may be done through direct involvement during therapy sessions, observation, conversations following sessions, and/or written notes. Progress reports are provided periodically to monitor and record progress.

My Expertise

Autism
Receptive Language
Expressive Language
Articulation
Pragmatics
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Floor Time (DIR), TEACCH, Augmentative Communication.
Auditory Memory, Following Directions, Figurative Language.
Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Narratives.
Single Sound Errors, Phonological Processing Errors, Apraxia, Prosody.
Social Thinking, Nonverbal Communication, Conversational Training, Play Skills.

Autism
Receptive
Expressive
Articulation
Pragmatics

My Philosophy

  • Everyone wants to communicate the best they can
  • Everyone can improve their communication skills
  • Everyone deserves the opportunity for optimal learning
  • Everyone benefits when parents, teachers, and therapists work as a team

"After trying for almost a year with several speech therapists we were so lucky to find Joe for our five year old son.  Joe made a strong connection with our son immediately and within weeks had made more progress with him than all the previous year combined. Our son made enormous progress with his speech which improved his confidence and overall happiness.  We are so grateful for everything he did for our son!"

Parent

"Joe is incredibly patient, totally unflappable and is great at keeping things fun, knowing how to get the most out of my son even when he is being difficult. Joe has also been great about advising our ABA provider about ways to improve his speech programs. Joe has been an invaluable part of our team and I highly recommend him without hesitation."

Parent

"Joe is everything one would hope for in a speech pathologist.  He not only works with the detailed challenges of children with articulation disorders, he is a communication master, and engages children at all levels, with games, songs, and interesting and varied activities. My patients and families have nothing but positive things to say about Joe. He is incredible!"

Nina Shapiro, MD, Director of Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat, UCLA

Ages Served

Young Children

Young Children

Therapy for toddlers and young children looks a lot like play. Speech and language skills are taught in a natural and meaningful way, mostly using common toys. The environment may also be manipulated to give the child more of a “reason” to communicate.

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Older Children

Older Children

For older children, therapy is usually more formal and structured, to target more specific aspects of speech and language. However, this is still done in a fun and motivating context.

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Adolescents / Young Adults

Adolescents / Young Adults

Rothstein Speech Pathology works with adolescents and young adults up to age 25 who wish to improve their speech and language skills.

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