Speech & Language - Feeding & Swallowing Therapy for Children, Teens, & Adults!
Maria Oakes, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Maria received her Master's of Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Speech-Language & Communication Disorders. In addition to building her private practice at The Speech Square, LLC, Maria works in a sub-acute rehab facility treating a variety of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in the adult population. Prior to working on the healthcare side of speech, Maria worked in education treating students virtually (online via Skype). Maria began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) working with children having severe multiple disabilities and autism, creating and training students in the use of various low and high tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supports. Maria has experience treating communication disorders including articulation, apraxia, dysarthria, phonological processes, receptive and expressive language, and stuttering as well as working with individuals having cognitive impairments, voice, and swallowing difficulties.
Maria is licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in New Jersey, Nevada, and Idaho. She is nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
In addition to being an SLP, Maria is a wife, mother of 5, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend. Although she has high hopes of bicycle riding one day, Maria's most cherished pastime is curling up on the couch with a good book!