Help Me Speak, LLC
Speak, Eat, Learn, Sign, & Play!
Help Me Speak, LLC is the premier private practice in western Howard County! We are a family centered practice that encourages parent involvement. Our training is current with the latest innovative methods & techniques.
We specialize in evaluating & treating kids with apraxia, autism, &/or eating challenges. Also, we provide services for clients with: Down syndrome, CP, articulation errors, tongue thrust, myofunctional disorders, language learning disorders, stuttering, developmental delays, genetic &/or neurological disorders & more. Our SLPs are trained in PROMPT, structured oral placement exercises (Talk Tools), Beckman stretches, Kaufman techniques, Fast ForWord, our Help Me Eat/Eating Stars program, Food Chaining, The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI), Interactive Metronome (IM), Suzanne Evans Morris' mealtimes strategies, & a variety of traditional therapy approaches.
Our clinic boasts 4 treatment rooms, 2way observation mirrors, a sensory motor room, a kitchen, a separate client bathroom, a waiting area, observation monitors, & a loaded toy/ therapy supply closet. Siblings are welcome to play in the waiting area during therapy sessions. Our clinic is handicapped accessible.
Additional available services include expert participation at IEP meetings, expert testimony during due process hearings, & school observations.
Customized evaluations & intensive therapy programs for distance clients are available.
Help Me Speak, LLC provides their clients with individualized therapy sessions in a structured, yet comfortable environment.
Education/Training
Our SLPs are MD licensed, ASHA certified, hold their Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), and hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Bio
Barbara Taylor is the mom of wonderful 7yo girl/boy twins, wife to a supportive man, and CEO of Help Me Speak, LLC. We have several other excellent SLPs who provide therapy sessions. We only hire the BEST SLPs! Our SLPs are trained in the latest progressive techniques.
Our mission at Help Me Speak, LLC is to help people of all ages to speak, eat, sign, learn, and play and to make a positive difference—in quality and quantity— in the lives of each client & family. Progress comes in all forms—small steps and large leaps. We will be there to help the whole client (client & family) to learn to speak, eat, sign, learn, and/or play. Since maximal progress in speech, language, eating therapy occurs in an environment of optimal nutrition and reduced stress, we are dedicated to helping our clients & their families achieve a healthy lifestyle that compliments their therapy goals.
If you are an SLP who is interested in working in our clinic, call or email us.
Memberships
American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Maryland Speech-Language Hearing Association (MSHA)
CHERAB--Communication, Help, Research, Apraxia Base
Howard County Autism Society (HCAS)
Columbia Area Moms of Multiples (CAMOM)
Other Languages
American Sign Language
Payments Accepted
Cash, checks, credit cards, Care Credit, insurance submission
Hours:M-Th 9-8, Sat 8-1, & by appt
Cost/Session
Varies
License:02437 & MD
Helpful Links
 CHERAB website:
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Info on the use of NutriiVeda with children with apraxia & autism:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Speech / Language / Hearing
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Learning Disabilities
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Aphasia
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Apraxia
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Selective Mutism
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Cochlear Implants
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Developmental Delays
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Stuttering
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Accent Reduction
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Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
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Hearing Rehabilitation
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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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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