Bram Speech and Language offers Feeding and Swallowing Therapy

We have recently hired a feeding specialist! We are excited to offer feeding and swallowing therapy for adults and children to our list of services! By working in the home, we make sure that the seating, setting and food and drink selections are appropriate for safe eating. Parent/ caregiver training sessions are also part of the feeding and swallowing programs. Adults and children with medical issues spend plenty of time at doctor's offices, so we find that therapy at home is more comfortable and convenient, not to mention they are learning in their natural environment which encourages quicker generalization of skills.

Alyssa has a B.S. in Communication Disorders from Towson University in MD and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Mercy College in NY. Alyssa has had a diverse working experience in both medical and school based speech pathology. Alyssa has worked in early intervention, elementary, middle and high schools in Baltimore providing assessments, developing IEPs, family training and therapy. Alyssa's expertise is in medical speech pathology specifically in the area of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).Additionally, Alyssa has worked in an acute/sub-acute hospital and rehabilitation setting as well as home health servicing patients who suffered a variety of neurological disorders and required extensive assessments, language therapy, dysphagia, family/caregiver education and training, modified barium swallow studies (MBS) and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and vital stim (NMES). Alyssa believes in collaboration from a multi-disciplinary team most importantly including families/caregivers.

All Bram Speech and Language Consultants have a Master's degree, state license, and their ASHA certificate of clinical competence. Our speech pathologists are enthusiastic, caring and experienced. We use best practices and a depth of research and clinical experience to address speech, language, hearing, feeding and social skills needs. It's inspiring to be part of a team that is so positive, dedicated and enthusiastic about their profession! We will make sure that we have an experienced therapist to help you achieve your goals!

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