Victoria Penn
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dysphagia Clinical Specialist
I have recently transitioned back to Naples,FL from Dubai UAE in which I lived and worked overseas for the past 3 years. My current private practice is Bloom Speech and Language Therapy LLC located on 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd. North Suite 203 Naples , FL 34102 . The office primarily services Pediatrics to teenagers and Adults. I am an advanced Speech Pathologist who received a Master of Science in Speech Pathology from Howard University in Washington, DC in 1984 with over 30 years of clinical experience. My clinical training throughout my career began as a member of the 'trauma team" in working with traumatic brain injury at a Level I Trauma teaching Hospital in Pennsylvania for 10 successful years. I have completed over 800+ Modified Barium Swallow Studies for inpatients and outpatients with Adults and Pediatrics who have sustained Dysphagia. Following my position on the trauma team, I worked for a Rehab Hospital primarily inpatient with occasional outpatient therapy with patients sustaining CVA, Parkinsons, TBI, MS, ALS, and Voice Disorders. Recent Speech Pathology positions included providing Speech and Dysphagia Therapy with medically fragile infants and toddlers. Additionally, I have successfully completed funding for a toddler for a BAHA Bone Conductive Hearing Aid through the University of Miami Hearing and Cochlear Institute.
I have recently had the privilege of working as a traveling therapist providing therapy to high school students and head start clinics in the United States Virgin Islands, (USVI) which will hold a special place of remembrance in my practice. I recently returned from Dubai UAE in 2019 in which i worked with Pediatric Neurologists as well as developed my private practice in working with children in schools, nursery schools and in their homes.
I look forward to working with you and your family. I will design your therapy program with clinical expertise and creativity. I occasionally see concierge clients in the privacy of your home as well.
Education/Training
Howard University Graduate in which I received a Master of Science in Speech Pathology, 1984.I have over 30 years of advanced training in Speech Pathology. I am licensed to practice in the state of Florida and certified through the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
Bio
I am orignially from Newport, RI and I have two sons who reside in Washington, DC. I moved to Naples in 2008. I have been successfully practicing Speech Pathology since 1984. I participate in charities "Make a Wish and "Africa 6000' water well project. I love sailing and hope to join the 'Gulf Coast Sailing Club"in the near future. I am a PADI certified scuba diver and an admirer of art and design.
Memberships
Member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Certified CCC-SLP
Licensed SA 10710 ( Florida)
CPR/BLS certified
DHA certified Dubai, UAE
Payments Accepted
Cash ,checks ,and Apple Pay upon receipt of invoice on a weekly /daily basis
Hours:10:00AM-5:00pm
Cost/Session
150.00 /per hour therapy session
License:SA 10710 FL license
Helpful Links
 American speech and hearing association for professionals and the public:
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Website for speech pathologists and parents for articulation and language articles and therapy mater:
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Therapy tools for speech pathologists:
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Support groups, aphasia centers and location of therapists who can provide therapy:
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Health information for consumers on swallowing disorders signs,symptoms and therapy implications:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Adult Hearing Testing
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Learning Disabilities
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Aphasia
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
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Apraxia
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Stuttering
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Cochlear Implants
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Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
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Developmental Delays
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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English as a Second Language
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Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
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Hearing Aids
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Voice Disorders
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Hearing Rehabilitation
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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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