South Florida Speech and Swallow
Committed to high quality therapeutic services for adults
South Florida Speech and Swallow is committed to providing high quality therapeutic services for adults with Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions. We are highly experienced in the areas of voice, swallow, speech, language, and cognition. Tele-therapy available throughout the state of Florida.
Education/Training
Marisa is certified in a voice therapy program called SPEAK OUT!, developed by the Parkinson Voice Project. This program can help Parkinson’s disease patients regain their ability to communicate, according to a new studies. The primary goals of SPEAK OUT! are to strengthen the muscles used for speaking and swallowing and to teach patients how to speak with intent.
Bio
Marisa Shilling M.S., CCC-SLP is licensed in the state of Florida as a speech and language pathologist and is a SPEAK OUT! certified clinician. She holds a master's degree from Florida Atlantic University and holds the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Marisa specializes in the evaluation and treatment of complex neurological cases, involving speech, voice, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Marisa also volunteers and lectures at various Parkinson's disease support groups and events. Marisa works closely with Parkinson's specialists in other skilled disciplines such as physical and occupational therapists that have extensive experience working with patients with Parkinson's Disease and their families or caregivers.
Memberships
American Speech and Hearing Association certified member
Payments Accepted
Medicare, private pay
License:Florida License, ASHA certified
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Aphasia
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Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
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Apraxia
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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Mental Health and Speech Issues
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Voice Disorders
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Licenses/Certifications
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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