Ann Kulichik, MS, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Board Recognized Swallowing Services!
Licensed and Certified Speech Therapy
AK Speech provides comprehensive treatment for many issues, including:
Parkinson's disease, Accent reduction, Multiple sclerosis, COPD Strokes, Brain function Language / Articulation disorders. We offer voice, speech/language, swallowing and cognition services, including Interactive Metronome. Additionally, we offer brain training for better athletic performance.
Our engaging (and fun) approaches help people regain confidence and improve quality of life
Education/Training
Certifications
• American Speech Language Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Board Recognized Swallowing Specialist by the Specialty Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
• Certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s Patients
• Certified in Interactive Metronome for better brain function
Awards
• American Speech Language Hearing Association Award for Continuing Education (ACE) [2009]
• “Excellence by Example” Genesis Rehab Services [2007]
• Elected and Re-elected Associate Coordinator of Gerontology Special Interest Division ASHA [2006 to present]
• “Best Practice in Dysphagia” Genesis Rehab Services [2005]
• “Best of Online Stories” Advance Magazine for Speech Pathologists [2005]
Articles and Presentations
• Article on evaluating swallowing for the Massachusetts Speech Language Hearing Association [2009]
• Article on COPD and swallowing for Advance Magazine for Speech Pathologists [2005]
• Interviewed by Advance Magazine’s Web Edition, and was the year’s most downloaded article [2005]
• Have presented extensively on Dementia, COPD, Swallow Examination and Manual Therapy
Education
• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Syracuse University, Magna Cum Laude [1996]
• Bachelor’s Degree in Voice/Music, University of Massachusetts, Cum Laude [1994]
Bio
Owner Ann Kulichik has been a Speech Language Pathologist since 1996, and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She is licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire and is a Board Recognized Swallowing Specialist.
Ann is certified in several therapy approaches, including Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) ® and Interactive Metronome. She stays current in the latest research to bring you the best and most effective care possible
Memberships
American Speech Language Hearing Association, Specialty Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, Interactive Metronome, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, Vital Stim, Gerontology Special Interest Divison of the AHSA.
Payments Accepted
cash, check, insurance, credit card
Hours:M-F 8-6
Cost/Session
Accept Insurance/Medicare
License:4805
Helpful Links
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech / Language / Hearing
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
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Stuttering
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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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Motor Speech Disorders
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Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
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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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