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Speech-Language Pathologist in Puyallup, WA

Sing Speak Swallow, PLLC

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Find your voice! Speech therapy for children and adults
Sing Speak Swallow, PLLC is a speech therapy private practice in Puyallup, WA owned by Sydney Kovacs, M.S., CCC-SLP.

Sydney is a singer and licensed speech-language pathologist based in Puyallup, WA. She has clinical experience in a variety of settings: outpatient neurological rehabilitation, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and bilingual elementary school. As a classically trained singer and active jazz vocalist, she is passionate about combining her personal expertise with her knowledge of neurobiology and physiology to help her clients find their voices.

Sydney works with clients across the lifespan, from school-age children to seniors. She believes in providing high-quality person-centered care, which is achieved by building a personal connection and tailoring therapy to individual clients. In an effort to accommodate patient schedules, Sydney offers therapy sessions in the after school/after work hours.

As a singer, Sydney is most passionate about working with the performing voice. However, she also treats non-performers for voice disorders, upper airway/laryngeal disorders, swallowing disorders, speech disorders, and language disorders.
Education/Training
Master’s Degree in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (University of Arizona)

Multicultural & Bilingual Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology (University of Arizona)

Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Sciences (University of Washington)

Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior (University of California, Davis)

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Vocal Performance (University of California, Davis)
Memberships
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Other Languages
Spanish
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech / Language / Hearing  Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
 Adult Speech/Language Disorders  Speech Sound Disorders
 Aphasia  Stuttering
 Apraxia  Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
 Child Speech/Language Disorders  Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
 Language-Based Learning Disabilities  Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
 Motor Speech Disorders  Voice Disorders
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)  Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)