Assessments
Are you concerned about your child’s speech, language or feeding development?
You are doing the right thing looking for a speech-language pathologist (SLP) if you have concerns.
We are considered the experts in communication development and are the primary provider in assessing and treating feeding and swallowing issues. This is because we have years of experience and uniquely training in this area. We are licensed professionals and certified nationally.
We are here to help and support you!
Midtown Speech NYC is run by Becky Iswara. She is a teacher-turned-speech therapist with over 15+ years of experience in the Education field. She holds a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University, Teachers College. Read more about her here!
Becky has experience conducting comprehensive speech-language-feeding evaluations in various work settings for infants to young adults.
Becky performs private comprehensive speech-language evaluations for families seeking deeper insight into their child’s development and expert support with identifying next steps.
Becky also works with special education lawyers and advocates to conduct Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE). Under special education law, parents are entitled to seek a free Independent Educational Evaluation each time they disagree with an evaluation obtained from their school district.
Milestone Checks
Without a doubt, a common question for parents is whether their child is on track developmentally, socially and academically. Routine visits with a pediatrician are an important part of parenthood and a place to get answers for that question.
But do you ever feel like you want to talk more about your child’s development? Maybe the appointment didn’t feel like enough?
I am a parent, too, and know how fast those wellness appointments can go. They are meant to be short and sweet, not comprehensive.
So if you feel like you left an appointment wanting more, please voice your questions and concerns. You are your child’s advocate!
But did you know that you can also seek out specialists like a speech-language therapist on your own. We are licensed and certified to assess communication and feeding development more thoroughly and help you with next steps. We can also be helpful for parents who want to take an informed and proactive approach to parenting, regardless if the child qualifies for therapy. Maybe you just want to learn more about child development and confirm that your child is on the right track!
Milestone Checks are for New York State families of children of all abilities. They give parents a unique opportunity to discuss concerns with a specialist. Our conversation is guided by a standardized screening tool, normative data and informed clinical opinion. You will learn evidence-based strategies and tangible next steps to help support your child’s development.
Just always remember, you are the expert of your child. Trust your gut and seek out help if you have concerns or questions. Let’s check and see instead of wait and see!
Comprehensive Evaluations
Comprehensive speech-language-feeding evaluations are designed to assess the major components of communication and feeding development. This often includes the assessment of:
Receptive language (the words and language a child understands)
Expressive language (how a child uses sounds, words, gestures and devices to communicate)
Pragmatic language (understanding the rules of how to use language in various social situations)
Speech sound production
Fluency
Voice
Oral structure and motor function
Play skills
Auditory processing and attention
Literacy skills (phonological awareness, reading, writing)
Feeding/Swallowing development
A range of standardized and informal measures are used to determine how a child is performing compared to same-aged peers. A comprehensive written report is created to summarize the in-depth findings and provide recommendations.
Other Services
Treatment
We provide high-quality therapy focused on the needs of the child and priorities of the family. Interventions are based on research, individualized and motivating to the child, and take on a collaborative approach with caregivers and other team members.
Enrichment Classes
Classes are developed for children of ALL abilities and led by teacher-turned-speech therapist, Becky Iswara. Children will engage in motivating and educational activities that promote speech-language development while caregivers will be given expert tips on how to advance skills during everyday life!