speech. language. connection.
Speech & Language Therapy for Clear,Confident Communciation
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Shelly Ransom,M.S. CCC-SLP
Hi there! I am an ASHA-certified, Connecticut-licensed, speech language pathologist working with children and adults on all aspects of communication here in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
I take a comprehensive approach with each of my clients and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines in order to provide customized support for every individual. My sessions center on the use of evidence-based treatment and solution-focused brief therapy in an effort to support each client learn to find his or her unique voice and communication style.
I treat school-aged children with language and speech sound disorders and specialize in working with people of all ages who stutter, have difficulty with social communication, and/or have communication impairments as the result of stroke or other brain injuries.
Specializations
01.
Stuttering is a disruption in the flow of speech, characterized by syllable and whole-word repetitions, prolonged sounds, and/or pauses.
When people of any age experience these distruptions, it can be frustrating and a cause of anxiety. Stuttering can impact children and adults socially, emotionally, and academically across multiple environments.
I guide clients and families through cognitive and practical treatments that include assessment, goal-setting, education, avoidance reduction, skill-training, and more to allow for relaxed, confident speech. Stuttering therapy is geared to facilitate relaxed and comfortable, forward-moving speech.
02.
Social skills are the skills we use every day to interact and communicate with others. They include verbal language and non-verbal communication, such as intonation, gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
Often, those of us who are neurodivergent (sometimes - but not always - diagnosed with ASD, SCD, or ADHD) can have difficulty navigating social situations and understanding the written and implied rules when communicating with others.
I support clients by providing a comfortable setting in which to
get to know them and their needs, target realistic goals, and teach skills for functional conversation and a better understanding of pragmatic language and themselves.
03.
Receptive language refers to how we understand what is said or written. Expressive language refers to how we use verbal or written words to express ourselves.
Since understanding and using language covers a lot of territory, language disorders may cause problems in different ways throughout a person's lifetime. Many children are diagnosed with language difficulties as early as infancy, while others' struggles may not be apparent until high school. There are also people who lose their ability to use language effectively due to stroke or brain injury or other acquired illness.
I help individuals by assessing their needs, utilizing evidence-based treatments and tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each person - wherever they are.
