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.

Specializing in motor planning and orofacial myology disorders, Rachel works with children experiencing a range of speech and language challenges, including receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language delays. She is trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including PROMPT, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), and is certified as a Qualified Orofacial Myologist and a Natural Language Acquisition clinician.

Rachel is passionate about collaborating with children, their families, and other professionals to create individualized treatment plans that promote long-term success. Her holistic, client-centered approach combines play-based therapy with evidence-based strategies, helping children develop the skills they need to thrive.

With experience in private practice, school settings, and early intervention, Rachel has worked with children from infancy to 18 years old in areas such as articulation, motor planning, language development, pragmatics, and executive functioning. She also has expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), gestalt language processing, social skills groups, and parent training.

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 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also certified 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 trained and working towards certification.  She specializes in supporting children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as well as various communication difficulties, including motor /speech articulation and phonological disorders, expressive/ receptive and pragmatic language disorders, and cognitive disorders. Her extensive experience in a private practice setting has reinforced her commitment to collaboration with families and caregivers, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to each child’s unique needs for the best possible outcomes.

She believes in a play-based, clinician-driven approach to therapy, which fosters engagement and promotes learning in a natural and enjoyable way. Juliana’s goal is to empower children and their families through effective communication strategies, helping them to thrive both at home and in their daily lives.

Lori Egol is a Connecticut and New York State licensed American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also certified as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) and is PROMPT trained. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Mercy University.

Lori is a seasoned clinician who has treated children ages 18 months through adolescence in Westchester and Fairfield Counties over the past 14 years. She has worked with families and their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, delays/ difficulties in articulation/motor planning, phonological, language processing, executive function, expressive/ receptive language, and pragmatics in both private practice and private school settings. Lori has also facilitated social skills groups, as well as speech-language development classes for tots and their caregivers. Lori believes in a balanced therapeutic approach, one that is fun, engaging, multi-sensory, and centered upon the needs of each child. She also values her collaborative role and partnership as a member of the team with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other related service providers.

Jessie has been working in the practice since 2010 . She is a PROMPT Certified Clinician and completed the Neo-Health Services OMD course. She is in the process of completing her QOM certification. She has extensive experience working with children 18 months through adolescence with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language Delays, Executive Functioning Disorder, and Apraxia. She values a varied approach that includes Oral Motor, PROMPT, and PECS. Jessie cares deeply for the families she has the opportunity to work with. She attends team meetings, visits schools, and mentors other team members to ensure the children in her care are receiving the best intervention possible.

I am so thankful to Jessie! My son was not talking at all and never babbled. Within a couple sessions he was making his first sounds and was soon forming words for the first time in his life. Jessie’s expertise and use of the Prompt technique made all the difference. She has always gone above and beyond for him. He is now talking up a storm and we are understanding what he needs and says. We are eternally grateful!