The Speech Square, LLC

Speech-Language & Feeding-Swallowing Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults. 
~~~ TeleTherapy in progress~~~
We are committed to providing you excellent service, utilizing evidenced based practices, in a warm and caring environment. 

Supporting Families during COVID-19

As we adjust to how the Corona Virus Outbreak has changed our normal routines, The Speech Square, LLC has increased resources to be able to provide TeleTherapy for all patients.

It is our goal to continue to support you and your loved ones in the treatment and development of speech, language, feeding, and swallowing skills.  To maintain social distancing, we will be providing speech sessions virtually.

What is TeleTherapy?
TeleTherapy is an evidenced-based delivery model that uses video conferencing to connect practitioners with their patients; Therapy remains face-to-face and is just as, if not more, effective.  Families can remain in the safety, comfort, and convenience of their home while still receiving quality speech therapy services.  

TeleTherapy via Zoom video conferencing application; a quick and easy app for anyone having a computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone; The application is free and takes just a minute to join.  Personal information is not shared via Zoom; therefore, supports Hipaa compliance.

Which services are appropriate for TeleTherapy?
TeleTherapy can be effective for most everyone currently receiving speech therapy.  Specific concerns should be discussed with your clinician who is familiar with you or your family member.

Speech & Language Therapy:
Therapy platform loaded with interactive games, videos, stories, and activities structured to maintain engagement and target goals!

Feeding & Swallowing Therapy:
Supportive family involvement paired with fun and engaging activities; Parent education and training on specific strategies to help you help your child!

Added Benefits:
Supporting family-centered therapy approach; Use of technology is highly motivating for children; Technology allows clients to be engaged...but at a comfortable distance for those with social challenges; Fun for groups; Location accessible for everyone; Sessions are structured and fun!

TeleTherapy... Just as effective ... and tons of fun~

Testimonials

Being a parent of 2 children with speech challenges is something extremely tough. But Maria has given me tools and the at-home ways we can accommodate in our every day activities. From meal times, to indoor/outdoor games, even teeth brushing activities. Our sessions have truly shown me that Maria is my professor and I am my children’s teacher. The body is a machine of muscles and connected sensors. One affects and triggers all. I now confidently have those tools to continue week to week to help my children be their best person. From 1 child who had a 10 word maximum to now being able to describe everything she feels, sees and does is truly a miracle.
Rocket-full of fun!

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 ** BLAST OFF!!
“Maria is so wonderful to work with, we cannot say enough great things!   We were apprehensive about telehealth during these tough times and the connection our almost 2.5 year old would have with Maria over the computer.  To our surprise, our little girl connected in the first session, Maria has the ability to connect as if we were in person.  She read a story, spoke directly to our toddler and really was able to get her engaged.  Our daughter now excitedly looks forward to speaking with Maria for our telehealth sessions every week!”  ​parent of a toddler

Fun with sharks!
I was skeptical at first about virtual speech therapy, however my son responded extremely well. Mrs. Maria did a wonderful job at keeping my son engaged by utilizing his interest, he liked the therapy session so much he actually was upset when it was done. I definitely recommend other parents to give it a try ! Maria is amazing at what she does.  parent of a toddler
Watch Three Little Fishies here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyf2TXlJFvY
Watch Baby Shark here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w
Drawing by a wonderfully sweet 9-year-old girl:)
Maria has been working with my daughter's extremely challenging eating issues and has been so pro-active to find alternative methods to help us be successful!  parent of a toddler-->child
Ms. Maria is awesome. My son has been going to her for over a year. He has made tremendous progress. Both my son and I are extremely comfortable working with her. She gives me ideas to work at home with him also. She is kind and loving while working with him. I highly recommend her.  parent of a young child
My daughter's speech has significantly improved since beginning treatment with Maria. Her caring nature has made my daughter's treatment not only easier for her, but for me as well. I highly recommend Maria for any speech-language therapy.  parent of a toddler
"I love how you made me and my son feel comfortable from day one.  Maria and Lauren made sure to build rapport and bond with both me and my son.  This helped me calm down and helped me realize my son was in good hands.  Maria and Lauren are both extremely understanding and kind.  I learned so many ways to help my son calm down, improve his language at home, and how to get my son interested in new things.  This has helped me engage in new activities with my son and has gotten him to play with me rather than next to me." ​parent of a toddler
"We are so happy with my son's improvement and we feel blessed to have you!" ​parent of a toddler
"Thanks so much for your great service, you're the best! I wish my son had been getting this type of therapy all along and know that if he had things would be different. I was watching him last week during his session and he was really working hard. I also feel that I can model a lot of what you do at home so the benefits carry on past the sessions. " mom of a teen
"My son Jack has been working with Maria for the past few months and his progress already is amazing. Maria doesn't just try to get him to parrot sounds. She addresses the whole kid physically, emotionally and functionally; and she is training me to teach him correctly.  Jack LOVES going to speech and doesn't want to miss a lesson. I can't say enough good things!! We love Maria and The Speech Square!"
"We love Maria so much that we drive 45 minutes in traffic to see her!  She is warm and familiar at first sight and your child will instantly have a connection to Maria.  Speech therapy is different every week which keeps my son engaged." a mom
"Words cannot describe how genuine and caring Maria is to my child. We have been going to Maria for one year now and the impact on our child's speech is profound and her advice is invaluable."
"I have a lot of fun at speech with Ms. Maria.  Sometimes I get to play speech games on her tablet, which doesn't even seem like work.  I like speech work if it's playing games and to keep my hands busy, I work with play-doh.  As a reward I get a bag of chips for the ride home." 6 year -old boy 
"I would recommend Maria to anyone..in fact, I do! Our son has been working with Maria for just about a year. He has gone from barely putting two words together, to being able to get his point across and express his needs. Her warm personality and willingness to get on his level makes each session a successful one. She's not afraid to change things up and try new techniques when something isn't working for my son. I attribute his progress to her hard work and dedication." ​B
We have been working with Maria for the past year.  She identifies my son's shortcomings and focus areas and prepares something unique every week.  My son loves going to his speech sessions and he has come a long way in his social skills improvement, pronunciation, organizing thoughts, and much more.  We thank Maria for her service and expertise.  We highly recommend her to parents who want to learn how to help their child.  Parent of 5-year-old.

parent-to-parent
After receiving Colin's diagnosis, my wife and I started to learn everything we could about Autism and Asperger's.  What struck me was the fact that there is no quick fix for Colin, no pill that was going to make him "better."  To help Colin, it was going to require lots of hard work and time.
Now that we're 4 years down the road from the initial diagnosis, we've seen first hand that slow and steady is the best technique for dealing with Colin's Autism.
We're in for the long haul.
Thank you.

My wife stays during our son's speech sessions. She comes back with a lot of action items to work on at home.  Thank you.
"We cannot say enough good things about Maria!  While being extremely professional and caring, she also makes speech therapy fun.  We could see my son's progress very quickly under her care and he loved coming to see Ms. Maria!" Linda
"My daughter's speech has greatly improved since starting treatment with Maria. She began treatment speaking a short list of single words and within months is now speaking short sentences. Not only does Maria truly care about my daughter, she cares about me by taking her time to make me feel comfortable and understand the treatment process. My family highly recommends Maria for speech-language therapy!"  Emily
"I have found my speech therapy sessions to be beneficial and would strongly recommend Maria for speech.  I have learned many techniques for improving sounds and voice, as well as practical exercises I could do at home.  She is also very supportive and knowledgeable and makes therapy enjoyable and comfortable."  anonymous adult
The Speech Square, LLC
6 Taylor Rd
​Princeton, NJ  08540