NJ STEPS, Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy

10/28/2024

🌟 A huge thank you to Robyn Merkel-Walsh for spending your Sunday with us at NJ Steps! We’re so grateful for the time you took to share your incredible depth of knowledge on oral motor dysfunction and orofacial myofunctional therapy. You left us feeling empowered, invigorated, and ready to implement everything we learned with our clients.

No photos this time because I was too immersed in the moment to take any—but that just shows how engaging and impactful the session was! Thank you, Robyn, for inspiring us and for your generosity in sharing your expertise! 💪💙

10/26/2024

Our future is looking bright!☀️

06/21/2024

Join Our Social Language Pragmatics Group for Ages 10-13!
Empower Your Child with Essential Social Skills

Does your child struggle with social interactions?

Our Social Language Pragmatics Group is designed to help children aged 10-13 enhance their communication skills, build confidence, and develop meaningful relationships.

Why Choose Our Group?
Expert-Led Sessions: Our experienced speech-language pathologists specialize in social communication and pragmatics.
Fun & Engaging Activities: Interactive games, role-playing, and group discussions make learning enjoyable.
Small Group Size: Personalized attention ensures each child gets the support they need.
Safe & Supportive Environment: A welcoming space where every child can express themselves freely.

Key Skills We Focus On:
Conversation Skills: Learn how to start, maintain, and end conversations politely.
Nonverbal Communication: Understand body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
Problem-Solving: Develop strategies for resolving conflicts and handling social challenges.
Empathy & Perspective-Taking: Improve the ability to understand and respond to others' feelings.

06/03/2024

03/10/2024

12/13/2023

Want to know what toys speech therapists love? We made a list!

12/08/2023

From our families to yours, wishing you a very happy, peaceful, and memorable holiday season.

09/26/2023

Shadow/Paraprofessional NEEDED

We are looking for someone to "shadow"/support a child in their nursery school class in the Montville/Lincoln Park area. Hours are 9:15-11:15 on Mondays/Wednesdays. Responsibilities include helping the child transition between tasks, following class routine and engaging with peers. Hourly rate is competitive and negotiable.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate student (with consistent availability), part-time employee, retiree or stay-at-home parent whose kids are in school during the day. Please contact our office or comment here and we will be in touch! Thank you!

07/17/2023

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🔊 Empowering Early Communication: ⁣
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🔊 Self-talk is a game-changer in early intervention Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy sessions! ⁣
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🔊 By incorporating self-talk techniques, SLPs provide a nurturing environment for young learners to develop their communication skills from the start.⁣
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🔊 Self-talk lays the groundwork for language acquisition in early intervention. Through engaging self-conversations, children learn vocabulary, sentence structure, and expressive language skills. SLPs use self-talk to scaffold communication development, fostering a solid foundation for lifelong language abilities. ⁣
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04/25/2023

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ALL play is valid and OK! 🪀🪁🧸⁣
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04/13/2023

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April is Autism awareness month!⁣
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We not only need awareness, but acceptance of the autistic community. To accept and value their differences in the way they experience the world. ❤️⁣
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