Monmouth Therapy Associates which includes speech therapy, small talk, occupational therapy, and behavioral and social group therapy has been changing lives for over 30 years. Our practice provides therapy for both children and adults.

Speech Therapy Evaluation
The initial appointment is an evaluation with a consultation. Evaluation includes formal speech and language testing and a hearing screening. Written reports can be sent to physicians, schools, and other agencies with parental permission.

Treatment
Individual therapy is provided. Group sessions are offered when deemed beneficial. Therapy goals are discussed with parents or clients at the onset of treatment.

Home Program
Children and Adults attending therapy will receive specific exercises and practices to follow through at home. The home program plays an essential role in achieving success in therapy goals.

Articulation Therapy
To improve speech production and increase speech intelligibility including a lisp, phonological disorders, sound errors, and developmental apraxia.

Oro-motor Therapy
To improve feeding and drinking skills, introduce exercises for the tongue, lips, and jaw for better articulation placement. To decrease drooling. To develop a better oral function for speech production. To improve oro-motor planning for the apraxic child.

Language Therapy
To develop and enhance receptive language, which is understanding, and to develop expressive language which is speaking.

Stuttering Therapy
To improve fluent speech for children and adults who stutter. Certification from the Natural Center for Stuttering. Provider and Referral source for The Stuttering Foundation.

Myofunctional Therapy
To improve dental alignment with correction of swallow pattern. Certification from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry.

Auditory Processing Therapy
Computer-based programs to improve auditory skills, attention, and focusing skills.

Feeding Therapy
Providing sensory techniques to tolerate textures, improve chewing skills, and encourage swallowing. Individual therapy is provided. Group sessions are offered when deemed beneficial. Therapy goals are discussed with parents or clients at the onset of treatment.

Small Talk
Small Talk is a private, non-profit organization that has served central New Jersey since 1992. Its mission is to provide therapeutic services for young (birth-age 6) children with communication disabilities. A speech and language delay often includes children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD), and Hearing Loss. A speech and language delay does not always have a physical etiology but could be a developmental delay. Early intervention can improve skills for a successful beginning in an academic setting.

Eligibility	Speech Therapy Services is a provider for many health care providers, accepting insurance coverage through individual policies.We accept the following insurance companies: Aetna Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Amerihealth Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Children are often referred for a speech evaluation by health care professionals and community agencies and schools. Parental concerns are the most reliable source for services. Many health care providers will accept speech therapy services as an out of network policy. We are happy to work with your insurance.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Payment Types	DCP&P Contracted Service Private / Commercial Insurance Self Pay System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)

Last Updated: 05/10/24