168 West 86th street, 1bw
Extremely friendly, relationship based environment. Children undergo a thorough dynamic assessment, where we analyze and match your child's developmental level. We take into account child's individual differences (sensory, physical, cognitive, social - emotional development) and your child's unique way of taking in the information from the world. We take into account the biological differences that may be influencing your child's ability to learn and grow. We strongly believe in building relationships with primary caregivers, and think that it is a critical element in helping a child return to a healthy developmental path.
* Individual as well as group therapy are available.
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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License Info
New York State License
Education
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology,
Bilingual Extension,
Infant/Child feeding therapy training, DIR/Floortime training, PROMPT training, Orton-Gillingham trained, PAF treained.
Bio
Larisa O. Gerts is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist, who specializes in treating children with developmental challenges and disorders in relating and communicating. Larisa has been focusing on early childhood and school age intervention for children and their families for over 16 years. Her experience includes 3 years in a preschool for children with developmental challenges, one year at Richmond Medical Center and 12 years consulting for public and private schools in Manhattan.
Larisa Gerts is a former faculty member and a graduate student supervisor at Long Island University Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program. She has presented workshops for professionals at ASHA and NYSSHLA conventions.
Currently, Larisa runs social playgroups, helping transition students with special needs into regular education settings. Larisa provides private individual speech - language assessment and therapy implementing DIR Floortime model, PROMPT technique, PAF and Orton-Gillingham program. She consults full time at Joshua Abraham Heschel day school. In addition, Larisa specializes in assessing and treating kids from bilingual/bicultural backgrounds. Also specializing in reading and writing development in childeren K-6.
Memberships
ASHA, NYSSLHA, Zero to three, DIR
Other Languages
Russian
Recommendations
Payments Accepted
cash, check
Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 7pm
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Apraxia
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Dysphagia
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Developmental Delays
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English as a Second Language
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Learning Disabilities
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Selective Mutism
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Stuttering
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Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
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