Point Speech Pathology and Literacy Lab
Communication. Literacy. Confidence. Across Every Stage of Life.
Point Speech Pathology
and Literacy Lab
At Point Speech Pathology and Literacy Lab, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and literacy disorders for children, adolescents, and adults. Our dedicated team is here to help your loved one reach their full potential through personalized care and evidence-based strategies.
FAQs
What can Speech/Language therapy help with?
Pediatric Services:
Language-Based Reading Disorders
Dyslexia and phonological processing deficits
Decoding and encoding (spelling)
Reading fluency
Reading comprehension
Written language
Oral Language Disorders
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Vocabulary and semantic organization
Morphology and syntax
Narrative language
Listening comprehension
Inferencing and higher-level language
Executive language skills
Speech Disorders
Articulation and phonological disorders
Motor speech disorders
Social communication
Adult Services:
Aphasia
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Dementia
Cognitive-communication disorders
Executive language impairments
Word retrieval and discourse deficits
Functional reading and written communication
Do I need a referral?
Depending on your medical insurance plan, you may need a referral from a physician, neuropsychologist, or other healthcare provider to receive reimbursement. Please reach out directly with questions specific to your policy.
Is Speech/Language therapy covered by insurance?
We are in network with Horizon BCBS of NJ. For all other insurance policies, a Superbill will be provided for possible reimbursement. Please contact us for the codes if you would like to check with your insurance company.
Meet Danielle
Hi, I'm Danielle- a mom of four, speech-language pathologist, and the founder of Point Speech Pathology & Literacy Lab.
Since 2008, I've had the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan, from premature infants in the NICU with feeding and swallowing challenges to adults in their nineties navigating aphasia, dementia, and cognitive-communication changes. While I value every stage of my career, my greatest passion is helping preschool and school-aged children build the speech, language, and literacy skills they need to become confident communicators and successful readers.
Over the years, I've developed a particular interest in the relationship between speech sound disorders and reading development. That passion became deeply personal when my own son was diagnosed with dyslexia. Like many families, we discovered that obtaining the right reading intervention wasn't as straightforward as it should have been. That experience strengthened my commitment to helping children receive evidence-based literacy support- whether or not those services are available through their school.
I believe every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader, and I love partnering with families to identify the root cause of learning challenges and create individualized therapy that leads to meaningful, lasting progress.
Credentials
Danielle earned her Bachelor's degree in Linguistics with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology before completing her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a New Jersey Department of Education certification as a Speech-Language Specialist, and is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Clinical Specialties
Danielle specializes in:
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Speech sound disorders and severe phonological process disorders
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Early language and literacy development
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Dyslexia risk identification and literacy intervention
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Reading comprehension and language-based learning difficulties
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Cognitive-communication therapy, memory support, and language intervention for adults with neurological conditions
Whether supporting a preschooler learning their first sounds, a struggling reader building confidence, or an adult working to regain communication skills, Danielle is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's goals.
