Aleksandra Brodskaya, Pediatric Speech, Language, & Literacy Services
Speech, Language & Literacy Disorders
Language, Reading, Writing, and Spelling
I am a communication specialist for the child. Language is speaking, listening, reading, and writing so I work on all of those components. Whether your child is struggling to understand directions, produce mature sentences for his age, decode multi-syllabic words, blend letter sounds, or use age-appropriate spelling all of these areas are part of my training and my scope of practice. I am trained in an Orton Gillingham approach known as SMARTER Intervention, but I also use materials from well-known reading researchers such as Dr. Kirkpatrick.
If you child is struggling with academics in school, he or she may have an underlying language or literacy impairment. I have spent over 5 years working with children ages 1-18 but I have spent the most time in schools working with students who have language and learning disabilities. I love supporting these students and helping them succeed. I love advocating for them in the school system. I am also a lifelong learner and will always keep up to date on the latest evidence and effective interventions.
Bio
Aleksandra (Sasha) Brodskaya, M.A., CCC-SLP treats receptive and expressive language & literacy impairments in school-age children. She is trained in the Orton Gillingham approach through Ascend Learning. She has worked in various settings over the past five years including early intervention, preschool, & K-12 schools. She has a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners, and has a School Speech & Language Educational Specialist Certification.
Practice Areas
 Speech-Language Therapy
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Learning Disabilities
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Apraxia
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Selective Mutism
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Developmental Delays
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Speech Sound Disorders
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English as a Second Language
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Stuttering
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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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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Education/Training
Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Political Science
Memberships
American Speech and Hearing Association
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Other Languages
Spanish (Proficient), Russian (Conversational)
Payments Accepted
Independence blue cross plans: independence bluecross
personal choice ppo
personal choice epo
keystone hmo
drexel preferred
national bluecard ppo
grand view health
highmark blueshield: premierblue shield, traditional indemnity
private pay (email me for hourly rate)
Hours:M-Th 8 am-8 pm, Friday 8-1 PM, Sunday 9-1 PM
Cost/Session:email for private pay rate
License:SL013970 (Pennsylvania), ASHA License
Helpful Links
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Book your free initial consult (phone or Zoom) here:
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My blog, which showcases some of my speech/language therapy ideas and knowledge:
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Resources about language development, milestones, special education, and more:
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