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Lisa Jiannetto-Surrusco,MA, CCC-SLP

Face Coverings, Remote Learning, Barriers – Weighing the Impact on Communication Development

As I reflect on life during a pandemic as a practice owner, I can’t help but equate the experience to steering a tiny tugboat through...

Lisa Jiannetto-Surrusco,MA, CCC-SLP

Celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month: Inspiring Speech-Language Pathologists to Build Better

I love May for a variety of reasons –the sound of birds chirping in the morning, the vision of beautiful gardens blooming with color,...

Lisa Jiannetto-Surrusco,MA, CCC-SLP

“Resetting” Our Perspective on the Benefit of Coordinated Care on Therapy Outcomes

My profession as a community-based Speech-Language Pathologist bears many joys. The blessing of being able to positively impact the life...

Lisa Jiannetto-Surrusco,MA, CCC-SLP

Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Counteracting the Perfect Storm

So many times when parents are sitting with me during an initial consultation to discuss their child’s inability to eat, they will ask...

Lisa Jiannetto-Surrusco,MA, CCC-SLP

How to Turn Mealtime Stress into Mealtime Success at the Holidays

The holidays are a time of joy and excitement, as we enjoy large festive gatherings with family, friends and of course delicious food!...

Lisa Jiannetto-Surrusco,MA, CCC-SLP

How Do I Know If My Child Needs a Speech or Language Evaluation?

While some children develop speech and language skills seemingly early, some do not. This can often lead to frustration for the child,...