Speech Therapy

The TQS integrated model incorporates the benefits of speech and language therapy into every class.

Our two full-time speech and language pathologists observe and support all TQS students.  The therapists assist students in the classroom, and provide teachers with strategies to use during the day across all settings.  The therapists also offer direct, one-to-one services for an additional fee.

Eria Mohan
Speech-Language Pathologist

TQS students are...

"rainbows on a cloudy day. They are loving, kind, and gentle."

ASHA certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

Lisa Saltzman
Speech-Language Pathologist

TQS students are...

"individuals who all bring their own gifts to the community."

ASHA certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

Areas of Focus:

  • Using correct language in the correct contexts
  • Taking turns in conversation
  • Putting thoughts into words and sentences
  • Understanding language heard or read
  • Using words to express an idea or a feeling
  • Building expressive and receptive vocabulary
  • Improving reading and listening comprehension
For questions about our Speech and Language therapies, contact Nicole Negro, Dean of Students

“Leading the Change is the most far-reaching strategic plan in our school's history,  yet I have never been more confident in our community's ability to accomplish our goals. Together, we will deliver bold leadership, authentic engagement, emboldened people, unparalleled programs, and audacious innovation - and we will impact the lives of even more individuals with complex challenges.” -Alex Brosowsky, Head of School

Upcoming Events

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Upper School families are invited to a Lunch and Learn focused on College Planning for Students with Complex Challenges beginning at 12:00 p.m.  Laura Sibbald, Executive Director of Neurodiversity Initiatives from Chestnut Hill College and Kristen Tabun, Director of Transition from TQS will review with families how to know if their student is ready for college, what to do now to support a transition, and how to successfully navigate the many changes students will face in college.

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