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Meet The Team
Ala Hassan, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist & Co-Founder
Ala is a NJ, NY and MA licensed speech-language pathologist and nationally certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), along with the N.J. Department of Education as a Speech-Language Specialist. Ala brings over 10 years of experience treating clients across the age spectrum in many settings including sub-acute rehabilitation, early intervention, private practices and specialized school settings. Ala received a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Columbia University.
Ala has developed special interests in feeding difficulties, late talkers, neurological delays (Autism Spectrum Disorder, cerebral palsy) articulation and phonological disorders, and integrating AAC devices to enhance a child's overall communication skills.
Ala also has a passion and love for working with the adult population. She has led evaluations and treatments for adult and geriatric clients with dysphagia, aphasia, voice and various cognitive communication disorders including dementia. Ala received specialized training in Parkinson's voice rehabilitation and LSVT certified (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment).
When not seeing clients, Ala loves spending time with her family and friends, especially her three young children.
Amani Marie, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist & Co-Founder
Amani graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University where she obtained her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Through this program she holds a Multicultural and Bilingual Certification. She is licensed in the states of NJ and NY. Amani holds her certificate of clinical competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in addition to being certified by the N.J. Department of Education as a Speech-Language Specialist.
Amani brings over 10 years of experience to The Therapy Corner. She has specialized in Early Intervention and School Aged children. Amani has worked in school settings with various age groups (3-21). She works with a variety of populations including children with receptive and expressive language delays, Articulation Delays, Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and AAC Devices.
Amani has experience in evaluating children with a variety of testing instruments. She is able to provide individualized plans and therapeutic services to each client.
Shafeeka Farsakh, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Shafeeka graduated with a Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Columbia University. Through this program she holds a Multicultural and Bilingual Certification. She is licensed in the state of NJ and NY and holds her Certification of Competence (CCC's) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association (ASHA).
Shafeeka has specialized in Early Intervention and School Aged children and brings over 10 years of experience in this population to The Therapy Corner. She works with a variety of populations including children with overall language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Articulation Delays, Stuttering, AAC Devices, Oral Motor Disorders and Feeding Difficulties.
Shafeeka has worked both in a school setting and a private setting. She is well versed in evaluating children ages (2-18) with a variety of testing instruments and is able to provide individualized therapeutic approaches to each client as necessary. She is ABA certified, provides Professional Development for her peers, and continues to seek certifications in the areas of articulation and stuttering therapy.