Florida/NJ Licensed - Call 973-420-6707 -alana@bendyourbrain.com - Boynton Beach area

Alana Fichtelberg, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech/Language Therapist

SPEECH THERAPY- PROMPT(R)TRAINED Social GROUPS BEND YOUR BRAIN

APRAXIA--AUTISM--ARTICULATION

RECEPTIVE/EXPRESSIVE/SOCIAL LANGUAGE

CHILD/ADULT - SPEECH THERAPY - IN OFFICE/TELEPRACTICE

Video

SOCIAL LEARNING GROUPS for YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS- Unique and Underway

First, listen to the clipping from "Love on the Spectrum."
Groups put together based on social/language abilities, NOT DIAGNOSIS.
Each group addresses the need of individual members, NOT ROTE LESSONS.

These 2 young adults would be placed in 2 different groups due to their different language/social levels even though they are close in age and have the same diagnosis.

CALL: Alana Fichtelberg: 973-420-6707

Who I am.....

ALANA FICHTELBERG, M.A., CCC-SLP

I have been a speech/language pathologist for 30 years working with individuals from 1 year of age - young adults- diagnosed with a wide variety of communication concerns, in particular autism, apraxia, ADHD, receptive/expressive/social language difficulties.

Areas of Expertise

--Level I and II Trained in PROMPT(R)

--Level I Trained in Social Thinking(R).

--I work with verbal and nonverbal individuals.

--I use a wide variety of techniques/strategies based upon what works for you/your child. Every client is different and requires different approaches.

--I have been running Social Learning groups for 15 years in Florida and New Jersey (ages 4 through adult).

--Workshops/presentations for schools, hospitals, parent groups.

--"Bend Your Brain" speech therapy is all about the individual needs of the client/family.

Please read further about individual/group therapies.

Our Therapy Services

SPEECH THERAPY - APRAXIA, PROMPT (R) TRAINED, ARTICULATION:

Individual therapy to address sound errors that make it difficult to be understood:

-apraxia of speech (Childhood apraxia of speech)- knowing what you want to say but difficulty making the oral movements to produce sounds/sequences.

-difficulty producing particular sounds

-sound error patterns that are not age appropriate ("poon" instead of "spoon")

-muscle weakness (i.e. low tone, dysarthria)

PROMPT(R) is one of the highly successful techniques used to address speech AND language difficulties.

LANGUAGE THERAPY:

Individual therapy to improve:

-answering questions, following directions, processing information (receptive language)

-vocabulary, using grammatically correct sentences (expressive language)

-using language to appropriately interact with others- initiate conversation, respond, comment, show interest/play/talk with others (social communication)

SOCIAL LEARNING GROUPS:

Do you/your child have difficulty...

--being flexible? socially fitting in?

--making/keeping friends?

--starting/having conversations?

--understanding viewpoints/thoughts of others?

--interpreting body language/facial expressions?

--solving problems calmly/appropriately?

Bend Your Brain (TM) Social Learning Groups use such methodologies as Social Thinking(R) - developed by Michelle Garcia Winner (www.socialthinking.com), based upon the premise that changing how one thinks will cause a change in social behavior. We work on the why and how you should say/do things, not just what to say.

2-4 individuals, ages 4-adult in weekly groups. Groups are put together based upon social thinking levels, not diagnoses. No diagnosis is needed other than social communication needs. Lessons are based upon the needs of the group members, not rote lessons.

SPEECH/LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS:

Complete/detailed Speech-Language-Social Communication Evaluations from 1 year of age through adult, which includes goals, objectives, recommendations.

TELETHERAPY:

We also offer individual and group telepracticing therapy using Zoom. We use individualized techniques/creativity in the therapy room and via telepracticing. Zoom is easy to set up and we will help you. Telepractice available in Florida/New Jersey.

Office is located in Boynton Beach, Florida.

About Us

Individual's Needs

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Speech/Language evaluations and therapy are based upon the individual needs of the client AND family.

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Groups are formed based upon similar levels of the clients, not a diagnosis. Individual therapies/sessions/strategies are dependent upon what works for that client. We now offer YOUNG ADULTS/ADULT Social Groups.

Face-To-Face or Teletherapy

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Face-To-Face or Teletherapy

Our office is open for speech therapy, taking health/safety precautions.

It is easy to connect to Zoom for Telepractice.

Alana Fichtelberg, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech/Language Therapy

I would very much like to speak with you about yourself or your child. Please call me directly at 973-420-6707 with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries.

You may also email me at alana@bendyourbrain.com.

Bend Your Brain Inc., Boynton Beach, Florida

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday/Sunday: Closed.

Alana Fichtelberg, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech/Language Therapist

SPEECH THERAPY- PROMPT(R)TRAINED Social GROUPS BEND YOUR BRAIN

Video

SOCIAL LEARNING GROUPS for YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS- Unique and Underway

Who I am.....

ALANA FICHTELBERG, M.A., CCC-SLP

Areas of Expertise

Our Therapy Services

SPEECH THERAPY - APRAXIA, PROMPT (R) TRAINED, ARTICULATION:

LANGUAGE THERAPY:

SOCIAL LEARNING GROUPS:

SPEECH/LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS:

TELETHERAPY:

Office is located in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Reviews

About Us

Individual's Needs

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Face-To-Face or Teletherapy

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Face-To-Face or Teletherapy

Contact Us

Alana Fichtelberg, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech/Language Therapy

Bend Your Brain Inc., Boynton Beach, Florida

Hours

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"Speakfully Yours" BLOG

Alana Fichtelberg, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech/Language Therapist

SPEECH THERAPY- PROMPT(R)TRAINED Social GROUPS BEND YOUR BRAIN

Video

SOCIAL LEARNING GROUPS for YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS- Unique and Underway

Who I am.....

ALANA FICHTELBERG, M.A., CCC-SLP

Areas of Expertise

Our Therapy Services

SPEECH THERAPY - APRAXIA, PROMPT (R) TRAINED, ARTICULATION:

LANGUAGE THERAPY:

SOCIAL LEARNING GROUPS:

SPEECH/LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS:

TELETHERAPY:

Office is located in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Reviews

About Us

Individual's Needs

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Face-To-Face or Teletherapy

Social Groups and Individual Therapy--NOW ADULT SOCIAL GROUPS

Face-To-Face or Teletherapy

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Alana Fichtelberg, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech/Language Therapy

Bend Your Brain Inc., Boynton Beach, Florida

Hours

Send Message

"Speakfully Yours" BLOG