Welcome to Building Language Connections
EVALUATION & THERAPY SERVICES
Where we empower individuals of all ages to enhance their communication skills and foster meaningful connections through engaging and supportive speech and language services.
Our mission
At Building Language Connections, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based speech and language evaluation and therapy services that empower individuals to communicate effectively and confidently.
We are dedicated to fostering meaningful connections through personalized interventions that address each client's unique needs. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where clients of all ages can develop their communication skills, enhance their social interaction, and achieve their full potential.
Parents play an important role in the therapy journey. That’s why we provide education and home practice activities to keep the learning going between sessions. Together, we will help your child reach their full potential!
Our Services
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Our Services ~
Evaluations and Screenings
Bilingual and Monolingual Children Ages 3-12
Our thorough evaluation and screening services utilize the most current evidence-based practices to deliver an in-depth assessment of speech and language skills. We start with a detailed case history review and conduct interviews with parents and teachers to gather vital information. By engaging in careful observations and analyzing work samples, we create a comprehensive understanding of each individual's communication capabilities. We employ dynamic assessment measures and adapt standardized assessments as needed to provide a well-rounded perspective on each client's strengths and areas for growth. Our skilled therapists apply clinical judgment throughout the evaluation process, ensuring that each assessment is customized to address the unique needs of every individual.
Literacy Skills
Reading Comprehension & Fluency • Spelling • Writing • Dyslexia
Are you ready to help your child become a confident reader? We will build upon your child’s strengths to overcome their challenges and use the Orton-Gillingham approach to teach foundational literacy skills for reading and writing.
Receptive and Expressive. Language Delays
Bilingual and Monolingual Children Ages 3-12
Our bilingual language therapy sessions are designed to support your child in understanding spoken language and expressing their thoughts in both Spanish and English! We incorporate a range of engaging, play-based activities to ensure that therapy remains enjoyable and motivating for children of all ages.
Social Skills Therapy
Social Communication & Pragmatic Disorders • Autism • ADHD
Let’s enhance your child’s social skills and watch them flourish! Our therapy sessions include real-life social situations that provide your child with the opportunity to practice self-advocacy, turn-taking, and conversation skills in a supportive environment with their peers.
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Raquel Guerrero, M.A., CCC-SLP-BE-TSSLD
Owner, Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Meet Raquel, a bilingual speech therapist with over 12 years of experience providing speech-language services to children in the Washington Heights area of New York City. Her background also includes 10 years of teaching pre-K and elementary school students in both general and special education settings. Raquel is passionate about helping children discover their voices, articulate their needs, and reach their goals in a supportive and nurturing environment!
Raquel, a native New Yorker, was born and raised in the Bronx. Her first language is Spanish, and she started learning English as her second language in kindergarten. As the first in her family to pursue higher education, she earned two Master's Degrees— one in Education from Bank Street College of Education and another in Speech-Language Pathology from The City University of New York Lehman College— providing her with valuable perspectives on facing and overcoming educational inequities
At Building Language Connections, Raquel's sessions are always centered around the family's values and the child's unique needs. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, she encourages children to take risks and become lifelong learners.
Beyond her professional commitments, Raquel cherishes the time she spends with her family and loves exploring new cultures through travel. She is excited about the opportunity to learn alongside your family!
Advanced Training & Certifications
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)
Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities TSSLD Certification
NYS Bilingual Certification (Spanish/English)
Reading Reform Foundation Trained (Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Approach to Reading)
Lively Letters Trained
Sounds In Motion Trained
Here’s How you can get started:
Building Language Connections provides high-quality evaluation and therapy services for children in New York City including Washington Heights and the Bronx, as well as Westchester County in New York.
We meet families with their children in their most convenient setting— in clinics, daycare centers, and community-based locations. Online therapy is also available to families located anywhere in New York.
STEP ONE
Contact us for a free consulation to discuss your child's needs at this time.
STEP two
Based on your concerns we will determine whether or not your child warrants a screening or full evaluation.
STEP three
Therapy services will begin either in-person or through teletherapy.
Billing & INSURANCE
Building Language Connections currently accepts private pay clients and can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company if necessary.
At this time we are working towards establishing partnerships with various insurance companies to expand our coverage options. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to enhance our offerings for families.
"Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn."
~ Benjamin Franklin