O'Brien Speech, Language and Learning PLLC.

08/17/2023

09/16/2022

08/08/2022

Responsibilities:
Perform evaluations and conduct occupational therapy sessions appropriate to the developmental level and needs of child or student.

Establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships with children, their families, and staff.

Fulfill record keeping and statistical requirements accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements
1-2 years of experience as an OT; recent graduates encouraged to apply
​Credentials Required: OTR, Licensed in NYS

Our office is equipped with a sensory gym!

05/17/2022

New Sign Language Class coming to OBSLL!

04/20/2022

Mark Ingrassia's podcast is an incredible resource for special needs parents and caregivers!

About the podcast: Mark shares some of the magic he's learned in his 30+ years in the field. Stories, strategies, and a true grasp for what life can be like for Special Needs parents and caregivers.
"Witnessing, first hand, your challenges in the home has invigorated my desire to share what I know and to be a cheerleader for your lives and the lives of your child using mindfulness as a fulcrum to success. You are not alone and your life matters."

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. This former Special Ed classroom teacher is on his own with a microphone, to share some of the magic he's learned in his 30+ years in the field. Stories, strategies, and a true grasp for what life can be like for Special Needs parents and caregivers are .....

04/05/2022

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five.

"¿Y si os dijera que el juego del cucú puede cambiar el mundo? pregunta Molly Wright de siete años, una de las oradoras TED más jóvenes de la historia. Al desglosar las formas respaldadas por la investigación, en las que padres y cuidadores pueden apoyar el desarrollo saludable del cerebro de ...

02/24/2022

We are excited to announce that we are beginning two new groups at O'Brien Speech Language and Learning! Check out the flyers for more details!

02/24/2022

Part-Time & Full-Time positions available! Flexible schedule and hours.

**Benefits available for full time (30+ hrs per week) employees**

Responsibilities:
Perform evaluations and conduct physical therapy sessions appropriate to the developmental level and needs of child or student.

Establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships with
children, their families, and staff.

Fulfill record keeping and statistical requirements accurately and
in a timely manner.

Home, office-based, and teletherapy opportunities available.

Requirements:
1-2 years of experience as a PT; recent graduates encouraged to apply
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Credentials Required: Licensed in NYS;

Must have graduated from a program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus but not required.

02/08/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-aam4LI3kc
Communication boards are an easy, low-cost way to start helping children with limited language learn how to communicate. In this video I explain why I use a communication board every day in my speech therapy and the step-by-step process for you to get started.

Communication boards are an easy, low-cost way to start helping children with limited language learn how to communicate. In this video I explain why I use a ...

02/08/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG5JeH2H_OY

Is your child stuck using single words or having a hard time creating sentences? This video outlines how to be more strategic with the vocabulary you are choosing and why a "Core Word" approach helps children start speaking in sentences beyond simple requests like "I want."

Is your child stuck using single words or having a hard time creating sentences? This video outlines how to be more strategic with the vocabulary you are cho...

01/06/2022

ASHA provides useful information and actionable steps to help promote social communication with your child.

There are rules for how we use language in different situations and with different people. Adults and children can have trouble with these social communication rules. Speech-language pathologists, or SLPs, can help.