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ABOUT US

We are dedicated to providing excellence in speech therapy services to our clients, with decades of experience helping thousands of people in Central Ohio.
Our staff of Speech-Language Pathologists are professionals trained in the study of human communication, its normal development and its disorders, with focus training in dysphagia (swallowing problems).They have had experience with language acquisition, apraxia, phonological and articulation disorders, as well as Augmentative Communication, Autism, and Down Syndrome to name a few. Each Professional staff member holds her Masters degree in Speech Pathology, Ohio License as well as holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency by The American Speech Language Hearing Association.
As a leading provider of Speech Language Services, we take pride in offering the best therapeutic interventions to meet each individual's needs. We are dedicated to serving the needs of our clients we treat each and every day
Professional Speech Services has been in business throughout Central Ohio since 1993. The Owner, Mary F. Mason saw a need for quality speech services in a variety of settings. We hold contracts in schools, extended care facilities, hospitals, home health agencies, head start preschools, as well as clinics and early intervention programs.

Great Expressions Summer Camp

NEW FOR 2024: APPLICATION PROCESS:


We will be accepting applications for our programs to assure we are putting together effective groups to maximize each participant’s treatment goals and experience.
We need to have copies of the most recent assessment or IEP that you have to assist our decision and effective placement in a group!

  • Swipe for group offerings: Articulation/Motor Speech Enhancement:

    This group features 2 levels designed to address your child’s specific level of speech sound mastery within a small group setting for social interactions.
    Level 1 This group is designed for younger children who are learning to use their correct motor speech sounds at the word, phrase and sentence level.
    Level 2 This group is designed for children who need practice of consistent mastery and generalizing their sounds in day-to-day conversation.

  • Swipe For Group Offerings: LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT GROUPS

    Level 1
    Children participate in a themed based pre-K routine with small group language center rotations, art, music/movement and play to facilitate communication and peer interactions tailored to establish speech/language goals.
    Level 2
    Children will participate in school-based school routines with hands on learning experiences, structured language and play activities. All activities promote social skill interactions, group participation, cognitive skills and peer interactions tailored to establish speech/language goals!

  • Swipe For Group Offerings: SOCIAL SKILLS/FUNCTIONAL INTERACTION GROUP

    The group will target social interaction skills and provide the opportunity for real-life, functional practice of social, conversational, and non-verbal skills. There is opportunity for use of devices in a functional interactive way should a child have a device.

*Please note, minimum age for participation is Age 3.*

All of our groups offer modeling and support from a licensed therapist to help your child reach established goals! Every group participant will get support from peers to build confidence through enriched language models and newfound friendships!


The group environment offers the opportunity for your child to teach and learn from others!



Each group will have 3 Speech Language Pathologist and 3 Trained Assistants(College Speech Students) for a 2:1 ratio! There will be 12-14 children will be enrolled in each group! Class placement will be determined by the order they are received and your stated preference.We will group students together to optimize their experience!All activities are language based and promote communication interaction amongst the children. All activities will involve language concepts of vocabulary development, social skills, requesting, answering questions and developmental language skills.There will be daily/weekly themes, along with carryover home activities. Activities will involve circle time, gross motor activities, arts/crafts, music, free play and snack for the 2 hour groups.Parents are encouraged to ask any questions of the staff throughout our program. We will use the seesaw classroom app to update and communicate with parents throughout the program. We welcome all interactions and feedback with parents!

Services

  • services that we provide

    • Speech-language evaluations
    • Articulation and Phonological Assessments
    • Augmentative Communication
    • Assessments
    • Modified Barium Swallow Exams and Bedside Swallow Exams
    • Voice Assessments
    • Early Intervention Family Based Intervention

  • we treat the following diagnoses:

    Pediatric Diagnosis We Treat: Articulation DisordersAutism/PDDDeafness/Hearing Impairment Feeding/Swallowing DisordersFluency Disorders Head InjuryInteraction/Pragmatic Disorders Language DelaysLearning DisabilitiesMyofunctional Swallowing (Tongue thrust)Neuromuscular DisordersTracheostomies Voice Disorders Adult Diagnosis We Treat:Aural RehabilitationDysphagia (Swallow) Treatment, including Vital StimulationFluency TreatmentHead InjuryNeurological DisordersStroke RehabilitationTreatment for LaryngectomyTreatment for Tracheostomy Voice TreatmentIn addition, we treat patients/clients for speech and/or swallowing problems with the following diagnoses not mentioned above:Alzheimer'sBrain tumorsCOPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)Multiple Sclerosis Myasthenia gravisParkinson's Spasmodic dysphonia Subarachnoid hemorrhageSubdural HematomaVocal Cord Paralysis

  • Locations

    We service many areas in Central Ohio; including Marysville, Sunbury, Delaware, Westerville, New Albany, Lewis Center and Powell. We contract with Memorial Hospital of Union County who accepts all patient funding sources. We have contracts with schools districts, Boards of Developmental Delays in Franklin, and Delaware County, as well as several home health agencies who bill medicaid insurance for our clients. Summer Groups Located in Sunbury, Ohio Serving 3-16 years old....Please refer to summer group tab

Careers

We are currently accepting applications for Preschool, Middle School and High School SLP positions for a growing school district, located in Sunbury, Ohio. All open positions will begin in August 2024!

Description

We are looking for excellent Clinicians to join our dynamic practice! We will consider strong CFY Candidates! This is a full-time position, with full-time benefits! All school based employees receive STRS contributions We offer health, dental, vision, life and liability insurance with no extra cost to our employees.

Required Credentials

*Master Degree in Speech-Language Pathology*State of Ohio License in Speech Pathology or candidate *Ohio Pupil Services Certificate*Certificate of Clinical Competence American Speech-Language Hearing Association or Strong CFY Candidate!

Experience

We are looking for strong clinicians who have experience with children in schools. Previous development of ETR and IEP reports is important! August Grads are Welcome to Apply!
Send Resume and letter of interest to: Profspeech@msn.com.
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