is certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and licensed in the State of Maryland. Her areas of expertise include adult communication disorders, adult swallowing disorders, as well as pediatrics. She also has specialized training in the area of accent reduction, and is certified by the Institute of Language and Phonology. She obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Pathology from Northeast Missouri State University in 1990. In 1991 she earned a Master of Science in Speech Pathology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. |
Success in our society depends upon the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Many U.S. citizens speak English, but lack the proficiency to communicate clearly with others.
THE COMPTON P-ESL PROGRAM provides a method for modifying a foreign accent in order to be better understood in conversation as well as in their profession. Through the use of this program, clear and effective communication can be achieved.
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Program Description and Overview |
The Compton P-ESL Program begins with a personal analysis of the client’s speech, which will determine exactly how their pronunciation varies form Standard American English. The client then learns to discriminate between different speech sounds with special emphasis placed on:
- Pronunciation
- Complete Word Production
- Voice Production
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The client will then practice the techniques in conversational speech and oral presentations.
For course info in Southern Maryland, contact:
Yvette M. McCoy, MS CCC/SLP
MD Licensed, ASHA Certified
301-672-2148
info@SpeakWellSolutions.com |
Our Staff
Our staff includes Maryland licensed and ASHA
(American Speech and Hearing Association) certified therapists.
Gwendolyn Jenkins has a Masters of Education and special education certificate in mild –moderate disabilities obtained in 2005 from John Hopkins University. In 2000 she obtained a Master of Science in Hearing and Speech Science from Vanderbilt University. Her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders was earned from Calvin College in 1997. Gwen has considerable experience in the areas of child language disorders, autism, and special needs.
Veronica Parsons has a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Maryland at College Park which she earned in 2005. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science in 2003 from the University of Maryland as well. She is certified in FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Examination of Swallowing), PROMPTS (Prompts for Restructuring Oral-Motor Phonetic Targets), and Vital Stimulation Therapy. She has considerable experience in dysphagia (swallowing disorders) with the geriatric population, as well as pediatric articulation and language disorders.
Our Services
We provide quality Speech and Language Services for
pediatrics through mature adults with communication disorders. Just some of the diagnoses we treat include:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Delayed Expressive/Receptive Language Skills
- Accent Reduction/Modification
- Fluency Disorders
- Neurological Communication Disorders & Rehabilitation
Corporate America!
If you are a business with employees who need to modify their accent, or simply improve their speaking skills, on-site corporate training is available for groups of 2 or more. |