Speech Path, LLC
Following YOUR Path to Communication Success
Speech and Language Therapy
ASHLEY KALOSIEH, M.A., CCC-SLP
Ashley Kalosieh, founder and owner of Speech Path, LLC, received her B.A. at Boston College and her M.A. at the University of Connecticut. She has worked as a Speech and Language Pathologist both in the public schools and in private practice for over 20 years. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). In addition, she holds a professional SLP certificate from the CT State Department of Education and a SLP license from the CT Department of Public Health. She is licensed and registered to work with clients virtually via teletherapy who live in either CT or FL. She also has prior certification in elementary and special education
in MA and NJ.
Ashley is certified to work with all ages and speech and language needs. She has particular experience and specialization in working with children through young adults in stuttering/cluttering/fluency disorders, as well as, in pragmatic language/social communication skills. She also has extensive experience in a range of other speech and language needs, which includes the diagnoses of Autism, Down Syndrome, articulation/ phonological disorder, apraxia, central auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, receptive/ expressive language disorder, among others.
PARENT REVIEWS
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES
Speech Path, LLC provides speech and language evaluations and individual/group therapy for preschool children through young adults. For ongoing clients, she can consult with team members and attend IEP/504/informal meetings upon parent request.
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
Since receiving a certificate from the University of Denver in Animal Assisted Therapy, Ashley now specializes in AAT as a therapeutic method in her SLP practice for clients who benefit from working with animals to achieve their individual goals. She works with registered therapy dog teams to facilitate the AAT interactions.
INTERVENTIONS AND STRATEGIES
Speech Path, LLC provides speech and language therapy using evidenced-based strategies/interventions, including:
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Social Thinking
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PROMPT Technique
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Animal Assisted Therapy
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Hanen
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Story Grammar
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Visualizing & Verbalizing
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Augmentative/Alternative Communication
TELETHERAPY
Ashley uses a HIPAA compliant platform where she engages with her clients using both audio and video, as well as interactive activities, to provide therapy. Ashley typically requires the client to attend in person for the initial evaluation before she recommends teletherapy to determine if it is a good fit for the client. Please contact Ashley regarding software requirements, as well as, insurance coverage as it may be different for teletherapy for your specific plan. Ashley is able to provide teletherapy for clients living in CT and FL.
https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
PARENT COMMUNICATION AND
TEAM COLLABORATION
Speech Path, LLC values the importance of parent communication and collaboration with all members of the client's team. With parent consent, Ashley will work closely with teachers, specialists, doctors, other family members, and/or anyone who is involved in the client's care. This is vital for the identification of functional and/or academic skills in need and carryover of these skills to other natural contexts.
PHOTOS AT SPEECH PATH, LLC
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Insurance
Speech Path, LLC is an in network provider with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. Interested families are encouraged to inquire about speech therapy benefits for their specific health plan prior to making an appointment.
Payment
For self-pay clients and clients with cost share obligations under their health plans, Speech Path, LLC accepts cash, check, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX). Please contact Ashley for the current fee schedule.
Availability
Please contact Ashley for current teletherapy and in office availability. If she does not have an opening at the time of interest she will place you on a short wait list and will use every effort to accommodate your preferences.
AAT Animals
Speech Path, LLC partners with registered therapy teams with select clients. This typically is a dog and his/her handler, who as a team are registered through a therapy dog organization. When a team is registered, this means they are cleared for temperament, are properly trained, and have passed an evaluation.
Location
Ashley sees clients in person at her Farmington office or via teletherapy.
Unfortunately, she does not see clients in their homes or schools/programs.
This first floor office meets ADA standards for handicap accessibility.
It is in a convenient and central location about 5 minutes from I-84 (exit 39),
at the lighted intersection across from Winding Trails/Devonwood Drive.
She looks forward to meeting you!
ASHLEY IN THE NEWS
Check out this article on how Ashley integrates Animal Assisted
Therapy into her speech and language therapy practice
on the ASHA LEADER LIVE website:
Also check out her interview in the "Ask the Experts" segment in the episode of Animal Assisted Interventions by Beacon College. She was fortunate
to be part of the same episode as Temple Grandin!
