Michelle Solomon and Associates

Michelle Solomon is the owner of the practice. She has been in private practice on the Upper East Side since 2001. She graduated from New York University and currently works with children from 12 months through adolescence. Michelle specializes in the assessment and treatment of speech and language delays/disorders as well as Orofacial Myofunctional disorders. She was one of 50 PROMPT Instructors worldwide for over 10 years and is currently a PROMPT Certified Clinician. Michelle specializes in Motor Speech Disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Michelle completed the Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders courses through the IAOM and Neo-Health Services and is recognized as a QOM-D. She has also completed the DTTC workshop and the Meaningful Speech Gestalt Language Course.

Michelle has worked with children diagnosed with ASD, Down syndrome, hearing impairments, executive functioning disorder, Angelman syndrome, ADHD, ADD, and Apraxia. She has been featured in Parent Magazine, is a contributor to Cutting Edge Therapies for Autism and co-author of First Sound Series (www.firstsoundseries.com).

Michelle and her small, personally hand-picked team of highly experienced SLP’s work together at 1430 2nd Ave. The office is conveniently located; allowing families from downtown and the West side to take advantage of all the services offered. Virtual sessions and in-home/school sessions are offered when possible. Parent training, monthly team consultations and mentoring are also available.

We are dedicated individuals who value the profession we have chosen. We understand that you are entrusting us with your child’s cognitive linguistic, social emotional and physical sensory development. We are determined to provide the best intervention we are capable of each day to every child and family. We will go above and beyond to be a supportive partner in your child’s progress.

In addition, Michelle is available for school-based consultations, evaluations, and in-services on topics related to speech and language development.

Elyssa has been working in the practice since 2017. She has undergone extensive training to become a PROMPT Certified Clinician, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM). She has also completed training in Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson’s Oral Placement Therapy (OPT), Edythe Strand’s Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders courses through the IAOM and Neo-Health Services. She is American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified and holds a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Professional Certification. She received her Bachelors’ degrees in both Linguistics and Psychology at the University of Michigan and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Hunter College.

Elyssa makes every therapy session fun and motivating while incorporating each child’s individual goals. She values a team approach and parent involvement to form collaborative relationships and facilitate generalization of skills.

Elyssa has experience working in school and private practice settings providing therapy to children with various motor speech disorders, speech sound disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Dysarthria and receptive, expressive and pragmatic language delays and disorders.

Elyssa uses a multidisciplinary approach and creates individualized treatment plans that are tailored to each child’s goals. She values a team approach and works collaboratively with all members to ensure generalization of skills.

Rachel Miller is a New York State-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified clinician. She is also a certified Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Rachel earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from George Washington University and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Rachel specializes in motor planning and orofacial myology disorders as well as language delays and disorders. She works with children from infancy through adolescence. She supports a wide range of speech and language needs, including receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language delays, as well as articulation, AAC, gestalt language processing, executive functioning, and social skills. Rachel is trained in evidence-based approaches such as PROMPT and DTTC and is a certified Qualified Orofacial Myologist and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) clinician. She is completing her PROMPT certification as well. Rachel is especially passionate about empowering families through education and coaching to support lasting communication growth.

Rachel brings a collaborative, child-centered approach to therapy—partnering closely with families and professionals to create individualized plans that support long-term growth. Her sessions are rooted in play-based, engaging, and functional activities that help children build meaningful communication skills.

Rachel believes that trust is the foundation of successful therapy, and she is committed to supporting each child’s unique journey toward growth and communication.

Jennifer is a PROMPT Certified Clinician and a Qualified Orofacial Myologist. She graduated with a Masters from Brooklyn College in 2016. She currently works full-time at the practice and has been with the practice since 2021.

She previously worked in a special education preschool for 6 years with children diagnosed with various disorders such as ASD, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, articulation disorders, Down Syndrome, cleft palate, feeding difficulties, and language delays/disorders. Jennifer specializes in working with children diagnosed with motor speech disorders and those who use augmentative and alternative communication approaches (including picture symbols and speech generating devices). She also works with children with various feeding difficulties. Jennifer has worked with children from 15 months of age to 14 years.

Jennifer highly values collaboration and a team approach including parents and other team members. She uses a multidisciplinary approach with her clients to prioritize and individualize the treatment plans. She enjoys engaging with her clients in a play-based, child-directed approach and creating a fun environment for her clients to thrive.

Juliana Profaci is a New York State licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). She earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University – Brooklyn and her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the State University of New York at Cortland.

Juliana is Bridging PROMPT level and trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD); she is currently working toward full certification in both areas. She specializes in working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as well as a broad range of communication challenges, including motor speech disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, pragmatic language difficulties, and cognitive-communication disorders.

Her experience in private practice has reinforced the importance of family and caregiver collaboration, and she is committed to creating individualized treatment plans that address each child’s unique needs. Juliana embraces a play-based, clinician-directed approach that encourages engagement and supports learning in a natural, meaningful way.

Her goal is to empower children and their families with effective communication strategies that help them thrive at home, in school, and in their everyday interactions.