ABOUT
Get to Know Us
and Our Philosophy
ABOUT KAT
Kathryn Ressa M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
NY State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Kathryn (Kat) is a New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Adelphi University.
Kat has a unique interest in feeding and language development, she holds an Advanced Certificate in Pediatric Dysphagia from New York Medical College. She also specializes in language disorders and utilizes a play based approach to facilitate language development. Her research has focused on pediatric dysphagia, language development and literacy, she contributed to several academic papers on these topics.
She is PROMPT trained, as well as a trained Orofacial Myologist. Additionally, she has received specialized training in DIRFloortime, SOS Approach to Feeding, SocialThinking Curriculum, and Orton-Gillingham Approach.
Kathryn is a member of ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and holds a New York State TSSLD license (Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities).
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She engages in special interest groups to stay up to date on best practices in the field .
OUR APPROACH
Play, Learn, Grow
Ressa Speech uses a comprehensive and evidence-based approach, we work collaboratively with caregivers, educators, and specialists to find the plan that is right for your child. We provide you with expert advice on child development and speech- language and feeding milestones, and you provide us with expert guidance on your child. Together, we foster an environment that will feed your child’s development and help them thrive!
OUR MISSION
We believe that every child has something special to say.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention for the pediatric population to facilitate speech, language, play and feeding skills. We accomplish this through in-depth assessments enabling us to create an individualized treatment plan. Caregiver training and ongoing communication allow for generalization and carryover of skills. We align the mission and goals of our practice with the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association’s code of ethics.
MY CREDENTIALS
Speech & Language
Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA certification
Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, certificate (TSSLD)
Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) Trained
Feeding & Swallowing
Advanced Certificate in Pediatric Dysphagia
Certification in Orofacial Myology (QOM)
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Trained Feeding Therapist
Social Skills & Learning
Trained in implementing Social Thinking Curriculum
Orton-Gillingham Approach Trained
DIRFloortime Basic Certificate
Health & Safety
CPR Certification, American Heart Association
First Aid Certification, National Safety Council