Frequently Asked Questions

We provide speech, occupational, and feeding therapy. Our speech therapy services span from pediatrics to adults and address speech and language disorders, voice therapy, social skills therapy, cognitive therapy, Parkinson’s therapy, aphasia therapy, apraxia of speech, treatment for traumatic brain injury, dysphagia therapy, aural rehabilitation, accent modification, and life skills. Our occupational therapy services focus on enhancing daily living skills, fine and gross motor coordination, and sensory processing. We offer feeding therapy for oral-motor disorders, swallowing disorders and picky eaters. At our multidisciplinary practice, we are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Our team of experienced and compassionate therapists works tirelessly to empower individuals to reach their full communication and functional potential. If you have specific questions or if you’re interested in a particular service, please contact us. We look forward to the opportunity to assist you on your journey toward improved communication and enhanced quality of life.
A multidisciplinary practice involves professionals from different fields working together to address diverse client needs. At Garden State Speech Therapy, this includes our speech and occupational therapists. This collaborative approach allows us to offer a more integrated and personalized treatment. By combining the expertise of speech therapists and occupational therapists, we provide holistic care that considers sensory, motor, cognitive, and communication aspects. This approach ensures seamless coordination, comprehensive assessments, and better outcomes for our clients and families.
If you would like to speak with a therapist about your concerns, you can book a free consultation. A free consultation consists of a 10-15 minute phone call where you can talk with one of our therapists about your concerns without committing to a full evaluation. The therapist will ask questions about your child’s development and will let you know if they feel a complete evaluation is warranted at this time. Please note that the therapist will not be able to make diagnostic/ treatment/goal recommendations without a complete evaluation.
At GSST, we strive to provide timely and effective support to our clients. While we do our best to accommodate everyone promptly, the demand for our services can vary. If there is a waitlist in place for your desired day/time, we will make every effort to find a solution that meets your needs. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that everyone receives the attention and care they deserve.

Unfamiliar listeners should be able to understand roughly 50% of their speech by age 2, 75% of their speech by age 3, and 100% of their speech by age 4.
We believe in continuity and personalized care for each child. This depends on your desired day and time for therapy and the availability of the evaluating therapist. If the therapist who conducted the initial evaluation is not available during your desired day/time for ongoing weekly therapy, our team will collaborate closely to ensure a seamless transition. Our therapists work together to share observations and insights to guarantee consistent and effective support for your child. If you have specific preferences or concerns, please feel free to discuss them with our team, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
GSST will call your insurance company and check coverage before you schedule your first session or evaluation so you can make an informed decision about any out-of-pocket expenses.

Yes. Treatment of children with autism and working closely with their families is one of our specialties. We are committed to providing our staff with extensive continuing education and ongoing training opportunities related to working with Autistic population.
The frequency and length of time that a child needs speech therapy are determined on an individual basis. During your child’s assessment, the speech therapist may give you an idea of what they anticipate based on your child’s needs. Therapy appointments are scheduled on a recurring basis: same location, day, and time with the same therapist.
Yes, absolutely! We offer speech therapy services for adults. Whether you are seeking assistance with speech and language difficulties, voice disorders, aphasia therapy, accent modification, cognitive therapy, Parkinson’s therapy, dysphagia/swallowing difficulties, aural rehabilitation/auditory training, or any other challenges, our team of experienced speech therapists is here to provide comprehensive and personalized support.