Our Mission
Cecilia Vellozo Speech Language Pathology (CV SLP) is dedicated to fostering communication and feeding skills by creating a supportive environment for individuals to flourish. Through evidence-based practice, the focus is on enhancing language abilities and promoting healthy eating habits with a commitment to empowering each individual to reach their highest potential.
About Cecilia
Cecilia Vellozo, MS CCC-SLP is the owner of Cecilia Vellozo Speech Language Pathology PLLC. Cecilia has an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Western Kentucky University. She is ASHA certified and is licensed and registered in NYS as a Speech Language Pathologist and Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities ( TSSLD). Cecilia brings with her a wealth of experience first as an elementary school teacher and then as a speech language pathologist. Cecilia specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders for premature infants and individuals with feeding tubes ( GT and NGT) She currently works with medically fragile children and young adults with a variety of syndromes such as Autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and others, providing in home treatment for feeding as well as cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication, expressive-receptive delays/ disorders, and alternative augmentative communication ( AAC) for non verbal and minimally verbal individuals. In addition, from her work experience in Early Intervention she is able to treat speech and language based disorders such as speech sound disorders, fluency disorders (stuttering), and expressive-receptive language deficits. Cecilia’s experience with NYCDOE has enabled her to build listening, reading, writing, processing information, speaking, literacy skills and other foundational skills that help build functional communication. Cecilia is bilingual in English and Urdu. Cecilia Vellozo Speech Language Pathology employs a personalized, strengths- based approach, incorporating neurodiversity-affirming principles to engage and challenge your child. The focus is on maximizing their potential by emphasizing strengths and abilities rather than deficits. At CV SLP, we believe that each individual is unique and has special strengths/ differences. Cecilia will work with you to create a tailored program to ensure that your child is successful.
Services
Services available include screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the following.
Feeding and swallowing
Inability to feed orally, picky eaters
Expressive-receptive language delays/disorders
Expressive language involves communicating thoughts, while receptive language involves understanding spoken or written words.
Articulation and phonology
Articulation targets the physical precision of speech sound production, ensuring clear and accurate pronunciation.
Language-based literacy disorders
Difficulties in acquiring and using reading and writing skills due to underlying language challenges.
Fluency
Involve disruptions, hesitations, or repetitions that affect the smooth flow of communication.
Early intervention
Promoting healthy communication and development practices
Alternative augmentative communication (AAC)
Provides alternative ways for individuals with communication challenges to express themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you accept insurance?At this time CV SLP is an out-of- network provider. This means that currently we accept private pay only. Upon request you will be provided with a super bill for speech services. You may submit this super bill to your insurance company for reimbursement. Payment is due at time of service using credit/debit cards and cash including HSA/FSA through our secure payment app.
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Where are sessions located?Knowing that a child learns best in his own environment, CV SLP will provide treatment in the comfort of your home and/ or virtually (remote service delivery)
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Fees:Rates are individualized and are based on services provided. You will be provided with a Good faith estimate prior to receiving services. I have included the template. Could you attach it please? At this time all services are private pay and considered Out of Network. Cecilia Vellozo SLP uses Simple Practice to take payment. We accept credit, debit, HSA, and FSA cards for therapy services via Simple Practice. Payment can be made via the client portal link and all clients are required to have a copy of their photo ID and a credit card on file and set to auto pay at time of service. Although we do not accept insurance at this time, we will provide you with a super bill (detailed invoice) which you may provide to your insurance provider for out of network reimbursement.
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When should my child start therapy?As soon as possible. The current “wait and see” approach is not recommended as the sooner the child receives intervention the sooner eating habits are established which leads to more successful outcomes. Similarly with communication, the longer delays/ disorders are left untreated, the higher the risk for ongoing need for intervention.
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Cancellation policy:If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment a 24 hour cancellation is required. No shows or cancellations will be billed at the full rate.
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Who do we serve?We serve children and young adults with speech- language and feeding deficits up to age 21. CV SLP is experienced in working with medically fragile children and young adults as well as neurodiverse individuals.
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How long are the sessions?Session length is dependent upon age and condition of client.