The Foundation of Wellness:

breathing, eating, speaking better.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Jessica’s Speech and Feeding Therapy, my mission is to provide holistic, compassionate therapy that gets to the root cause of speech, feeding, and oral development issues. I partner with families to create a clear and careful path toward helping their children thrive.

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY, IN-HOME APPROACH

Providing Answers & Solutions for Your Child

My Personal Journey

As a speech-language pathologist, I have a deep understanding of the challenges children face when their foundational development is impacted. My personal journey began in childhood when I experienced firsthand the effects of untreated mouth breathing, a tongue thrust, high and narrow palate, a tongue tie, and crowded teeth—from difficulty focusing in school to chronic tiredness. Despite receiving a palate expander and a tongue tie release as an older child and a septoplasty in adulthood, the experience left a lasting impression on me. I realized that my own attention and learning challenges were likely connected to these early structural deficits. This experience revealed the crucial importance of early intervention and education, which is now the driving force behind my practice. My goal is to prevent other children from having to navigate these challenges, offering the proactive support and holistic care that I wish I had received.

A Holistic Approach

I don’t just treat a single symptom. I look at your child’s entire well-being—from how they sleep and breathe, to their oral-motor development. I also collaborate with other trusted providers (ENT, airway focused dentists, orthodontists) to ensure your child gets comprehensive support for a healthy foundation that lasts a lifetime. If you suspect your child may have a feeding, breathing, or speech challenge, let’s connect.

YOUR CERTIFIED SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Jessica Aleman

MSEd, CCC-SLP

I’m Jessica, a New Jersey speech-language pathologist dedicated to helping children and families thrive. My passion is rooted in a holistic approach that goes beyond addressing a single symptom. I focus on the foundational connections between breathing, eating, and communication to provide your child with a clear path to wellness. With my experience, compassionate guidance, and commitment to continuous learning, I am here to partner with you and your family on this important journey.

What Parents Are Saying

Therapy Services

I am committed to helping your child thrive. My services are tailored to meet their unique needs, creating a path to healthy communication and development.

Feeding Therapy

✓ Starting Solids: Guidance for a smooth transition to solid foods.

✓ Picky Eating: Strategies to make mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyable.

✓ Chewing & Swallowing Difficulties: Support for specific oral-motor challenges.

Speech & Language Therapy:

✓ Language Delay & AAC: Addressing communication milestones and providing support for augmentative and alternative communication.

✓ Articulation & Motor Speech Disorders: Helping children produce sounds correctly and clearly. I am PROMPT-trained, I use this specialized, hands-on approach to guide your child’s speech movements. You can learn more about PROMPT here: WHAT IS PROMPT?

Sleep Intervention

If you’re concerned about your child’s sleep, I can help with signs like these:

✓ Difficulty staying asleep or tossing and turning.

✓ Waking up sweaty or drooling on the pillow.

✓ Snoring

✓ Sleep talking and/or sleep walking.

✓ Sleeping with arms and/or head extended.

Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) Support:

✓ I focus on improving the function of speech, feeding, and oral rest posture.

✓ I provide therapeutic support before and after a frenectomy to ensure your child can use their tongue effectively.

✓ I collaborate with other providers to ensure a comprehensive care plan. I do not diagnose or perform frenectomies.

What to Expect

Step 1: Free Phone Consultation

This initial phone call is an opportunity for you to share your concerns about your child. I’ll discuss your child’s needs and determine if an in-person evaluation is the right next step.

Step 2: Comprehensive In-Person Evaluation

During this one-hour, in-home visit, I conduct a thorough assessment that goes beyond surface-level observations. This includes:

A parent questionnaire to understand your child’s unique history and needs.
An oral mechanism exam to assess the function of your child’s tongue, lips, and jaw.
A feeding observation to identify any underlying issues.
A detailed sleep and breathing screening.

Step 3: A Collaborative Treatment Plan

We begin therapy sessions based on a schedule that works for your family. Within 2-3 weeks, you will receive a comprehensive evaluation report. This report is shared with other trusted providers at your request, ensuring a team-based approach to your child’s care. Sessions are typically 1-2 times per week for 30-45 minutes, based on your child’s tolerance and needs. These sessions can be conducted in your home or at your child’s daycare.

Your journey with me is a partnership. I want you to feel fully supported, so I am always available via text message, and phone calls can be scheduled as needed. I also set up every family with a shared drive of therapy videos and photos to help you track your child’s progress and confidently carry over our work at home.

Step 4: Building Your Child’s Care Team

As part of my holistic approach, I will refer your child to other necessary providers for a more in-depth assessment. This may include:

Airway-Focused Dentists: These professionals can assess the structure and growth of your child’s palate and jaw, as well as the oral resting posture of the tongue. Their role is to ensure your child has the ideal space and foundation for proper breathing and swallowing.
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Physicians: They can perform a thorough examination of your child’s adenoids, tonsils, and nasal passages to rule out any structural barriers to healthy breathing.
Orthodontists: In some cases, orthodontists who focus on functional growth can assist with expanding the jaw to create more space for the tongue and improve the overall facial structure.
Occupational Therapists: These specialists can address any underlying body tension or sensory issues that may be impacting your child’s oral function and overall development.

SAFETY & COMFORT COME FIRST

Let’s turn tiny struggles into big milestones!

Tell me a little about your child and what you’re hoping to work on. I’ll share some simple, free tips to help you get started. This is purely for support—no commitment required.

It’s my way of helping, and if you find you need more support down the road, I’ll be here.

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Thank you for stopping by! I look forward to the chance to support you and your family.

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