Bilingual Speech-Language and Swallowing Therapy

What’s the difference between a language delay, difference, and disorder? Read above to find out! 🗣️

Craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip and palate, are congenital structural anomalies caused by atypical embryo logical development. Speech, language, and hearing deficits may be present with these conditions. This can include articulation, feeding and swallowing, hearing, resonance, and more. Interventions include surgery, speech therapy, and audiological care.

Each July, people around the country take the opportunity to observe National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness month to improve understanding of cleft and craniofacial issues. To bring awareness, it is encouraged to wear purple colors or a ribbon throughout the month! 💜

We believe that every member of our team plays a crucial role in our success. In this edition of our newsletter, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on one of our outstanding team members, Lauren Guarneri!💜

Lauren Guarneri is an aspiring Speech-Language Pathologist who has a growing interesting for working in an outpatient rehabilitation facility or skilled nursing facility. She earned her bachelors in communication sciences and disorders at New York University in 2023. She is now entering her second year of a speech-language pathology Master’s program at Ithaca College.

At Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy, she started as a Front Desk Associate and has been given the opportunity to continue supporting the office all the way in Ithaca, NY by creating our newsletters each month (yay!).

During her free time, she likes to explore Ithaca and all the wonderful gorges it has to offer. She also spends time with her cat Zucchni who is an aspiring Speech Language Pawthologist!

Please check your email to stay up to date on what is going on at our practice! 💜🌸

March into this month with practice updates in our latest edition of our newsletter! Check your email for more information!☘️💜

Our practice is turning 5 this month!!!🥳

Join in our birthday celebrations from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1st. Our therapists and administration will dress down according to the theme for each day and you are all invited to participate as well! We can’t wait! 🥳💜

Stephanie Naying Liu M.S. CF-SLP, TSSLD/BE, is a trilingual speech-language pathologist in Mandarin, Chinese, and Korean. She has a great passion to learn and to grow together with clients and family members. She graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Queens College, with minors in psychology and linguistics.

During her clinical experiences, she provided speech, language, and swallowing therapies to both pediatric and adult patients in a variety of settings such as private clinics, rehabilitation centers, public schools, and home health. She provided treatment services in the areas of speech-sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, pragmatic language, autism spectrum disorder, aphasia, voice, augmentative and alternative communication, adult dysphagia or swallowing disorders, neurological disorders, cognitive disorders, and fluency disorders.

Naying’s passion to serve minority groups stems from her language and cultural background, and she hopes to provide professional and ethical speech and language services to bilingual families who are often underserved. In addition, Naying is involved with the International Aphasia Movement, a non-profit organization that provides social support and no-cost group speech therapy online. She believes in providing therapy to help the clients live out to their fullest potential with appropriate levels of support to the families and clients. She loves to explore a variety of hobbies, and loves learning a new language (Japanese and Spanish recently), playing the guitar, the piano, the drum, singing, playing bowling, table tennis, badminton, billiards, painting, ice-skating and many more.

Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy wishes a happy Lunar New Year to those in our community that celebrate!❤️

During the month of February, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of African Americans who have played central roles in history, culture, and society. We want to take the time to recognize and celebrate our clients and their loved ones who are a part of this community!✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💜

Please check your emails to see our exciting fourth edition of our monthly newsletter!

We believe that every member of our team plays a crucial role in our success. This month, we are excited to shine the spotlight on one of our outstanding team members, Therapist Mei Leon!✨

Mei Leon is a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist of Guatemalan and Chinese descent who takes pride in her roots, culture, and heritage language. Mei Ling received her master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, along with her Bilingual Extension in Spanish and Teachers of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification from New York University. She received her bachelor’s degree at CUNY Lehman College where she graduated with a major in Speech Pathology and Audiology. In addition, she holds a bachelor's from CUNY Baruch College in Business Administration. Mei is specially trained in PROMPT and specializes in early language development, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Speech Sound disorders, and Aphasia. Moreover, she has experience working in a variety of settings including charter schools, public schools, private practice, and skilled nursing facilities. Mei is passionate about supporting and collaborating with individuals across the lifespan and counseling families/caregivers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Mei believes in using scaffolding techniques to build on individuals’ strengths, supporting through positive reinforcement, and building a strong client-therapist relationship. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring new cuisines, and traveling.

Thank you for all you do Mei!💜

Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy wishes you a wonderful 2024 to you and your loved ones! 🎆💜

Reminder that we will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or text us. 📲

Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy transition into 2024. See you next year!🥳🎉

Merry Christmas from your Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy family! We wish a safe and happy holidays to you and your loved ones! 🎁💜

Our office will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!🎄✨

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 26th. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns.

Happy holidays!🎁💜

We believe that every member of our team plays a crucial role in our success. In our first edition of our newsletter, we're excited to shine the spotlight on one of our outstanding team members, Rocio!

Thank you for everything you do Rocio! 💜✨

Interested in becoming a part of our multicultural family? We are hiring! We are welcoming Bilingual Spanish SLP/CF to join us. Please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information. We look forward to meeting you!💜🗣️🧠

🎁Our Third Annual Toy Drive is Here!🎁

Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy Invites you to come together to spread joy and make a difference for others! 🧸

All donations of toys and clothing for infants and children up to the age of three will be sent to Room To Grow, a program that supports families raising children or infants born into low-socioeconomic environments.

If you are interested in donating, please drop off these items at our front desk during our open business hours. We will be accepting donations until December 30th.

We thank you in advance!💜🎄

🎁Our Third Annual Toy Drive is Here!🎁

Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy Invites you to come together to spread joy and make a difference for others! 🧸

All donations of toys and clothing for infants and children up to the age of three will be sent to Room To Grow, a program that supports families raising children or infants born into low-socioeconomic environments.

If you are interested in donating, please drop off these items at our front desk during our open business hours. We will be accepting donations until December 30th.

We thank you in advance!💜🎄

🎁✨Happy Holidays from your family at Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Therapy. Check your email to unwrap our December Newsletter!💌🎄

This Thanksgiving, we extend our gratitude to our speech therapy team and our wonderful clients who allow us to be a part of yours or your loved ones speech therapy journey. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
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En este Día de Acción de Gracias, extendemos nuestro agradecimiento a nuestro equipo de terapia del habla y a nuestros maravillosos clientes que nos permiten ser parte del viaje de terapia del habla, ya sea el suyo o el de sus seres queridos. ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!🦃🍁

We will be closed on November 23rd and November 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday!🍂✨

Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 25th. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions or concerns! 💜
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¡Estaremos cerrados el 23 y 24 de noviembre por el feriado de Acción de Gracias!🍂✨

El horario habitual se reanudará el sábado 25 de noviembre. Si usted tiene una pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina. 💜

Exciting news!💌 Check your email for the very first edition of our monthly newsletter! Here you can find any important practice announcements or updates, resources, and information related to speech language and swallowing.

Swipe to get a sneak peak!👉🏽💜

Happy Halloween from our spook-tacular Bilingual Speech Language and Swallowing Team! 👻💜

While today may bring screams of delight, remember to spare your vocal folds from the horrors of misuse. Whether you’re howling like a werewolf or cackling like a witch, take care of your voice and avoid vocal “boo-boos”. Make sure to drink plenty of water to keep your vocal folds nice and hydrated! Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃🍂

given the weather conditions, our office will be closed as of 4pm today. Tomorrow all sessions will be conducted remotely. Stay safe everyone!

WELCOME to the new and improved Bilingual Speech-Language and Swallowing Therapy office!

We couldn’t have asked for a better first day in our newest space.

See you soon!

💜 BilingualSLPNY Team

we’ve got some good news brewing! stay tuned

This holiday season Bilingual Speech-Language and Swallowing Therapy team will be donating to our local community.

Our mission is to provide food, clothes, toys, toiletries, etc. to low-socioeconomic families/individuals with minimal to no resources available.

Our doors are open to everyone regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expession.

The Team advocates for systemic change through public policy while promoting awareness of critical issues related to youth homelessness.

We hope you will aid us in supporting individuals that are less fortunate. 

Accepting Essential Goods:
• Clothing outfits a young person with limited belongings.
• Home goods reach young people in the kitchen.
• Toiletries support daily hygiene needs.
• Bedding equips new youth just arriving.
• Art supplies inspire self-expression.
• Baby items that could comfort a young (or new) family.
• Toys that stimulate brain activity.
• Books to promote literacy skills.

We will be accepting donations until December 23. 

If you are able to please consider donating.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Team

our tiny but mighty practice is looking for someone else to join our multicultural team