Dramatic Pragmatics

Dramatic Pragmatics is a speech, language, and social development center located in Rye Brook, New York, at 111 Bowman Ave. The facility holds a 4.30 rating based on customer reviews. It provides Speech and Language Evaluations, Pragmatic Language Evaluations, parent training workshops, speaking engagements, and school consultation.

The center is led by Co-Directors Barbara Laufer and Alexandra Laufer Lobo. Barbara received her Masters Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1975. She is ASHA certified and New York state licensed. She has 30 years of experience treating children with various speech and language deficits. Alexandra co-founded Dramatic Pragmatics Speech and Language Center in 2008. She co-developed the Dramatic Pragmatics methodology. She continues to create new strategies and concepts for social communication groups and individual therapy. She individualizes treatment to meet each client's unique needs.

The clinical team consists of ASHA certified, Masters Level Speech-Language Pathologists. Francesca Bellizzi earned her bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland. She holds a Master of Science in Communication Disorders with Distinction from Mercy University. Kristina Cafagno earned her Bachelors degree at Mercy College in speech language pathology. She serves as the Office Manager. Lindsey Disabella is a skilled speech-language pathologist. She is experienced in treating children from pre-school to adolescents. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders. Danielle Fischbein earned her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Sacred Heart University. She was chosen for a prestigious scholarship relating to autism and literacy skills, funded by the U.S. department.

The center is known for its "Dramatic Pragmatic" social language groups. These groups improve language-based social thinking. They empower students with tools for social communication. The groups focus on conversational skills, social problem solving, flexibility, cooperative play, and teamwork. They use age-appropriate, engaging activities. A College Transition Group for Social Success is designed for students entering or enrolled in college. It addresses practical skills to navigate complex social demands.

Individual Speech Therapy addresses articulation delays, developmental verbal apraxia, and fluency disorders. Individual Language Therapy addresses language processing, comprehension, expression, and vocabulary development. Individual Pragmatic Language Therapy helps students learn basic pragmatic language skills. Contact information is available at (914) 305-1210 or [email protected].

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