SLP Categories: Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Apraxia Kids Speech-language Pathologist Directory Member
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- Pooja
- Aggarwal
- Yes
- 44121 Harry Byrd Highway, Suite 130
Ashburn
Virginia
20147
United States - Progressive Speech Therapy
Ashburn
Virginia
20147
United States
At Progressive Speech Therapy we use an evidence-based approach in which we study high quality peer reviewed research to inform our treatment so that we can deliver the most effective treatment possible. By using approaches and techniques that have been studied and have evidence supporting their effectiveness, we are able to maximize progress and outcomes for the children we serve. We ask questions, think critically about the evidence available, and design an eclectic-evidence based approach to working with each child. We take the cutting edge information available from clinical research and customize our treatment for each child we work with. We don't follow a recipe -- every approach for every child is different. Finally, we focus on creating a joyful space for children so the “work” of therapy is done in activities that appeal to the individual interests of each child.
Pooja is deeply involved in the local, national, and international apraxia communities. Locally, Pooja is the Owner and Clinical Director of Progressive Speech Therapy which is known for specialized services for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Pooja participates in the annual Childhood Apraxia of Speech National walk and organizes community events including parent support groups and playdates for families of Children with CAS. Pooja served as an Apraxia Kids Volunteer Outreach Coordinator in the Northern Virginia area from 2018 to 2020.
Pooja graduated with her Masters of Science in Speech¬ Language Pathology from Columbia University in 2005 with a keen interest in CAS. Given that CAS is a rare speech disorder that requires specialized treatment, Pooja specialized in apraxia and continually attends and teaches continuing education with regards to CAS. Pooja is recognized by The Once Upon a Time Foundation’s professional directory for having completed advanced continuing education specific to CAS. Pooja was an inaugural graduate of the 2011 Childhood Apraxia of Speech Advanced Training Institute and as such is Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Clinical Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. In 2021 Pooja was an instructor for the Apraxia Kids Advanced Training Institute for CAS where she co-taught a group of international regional experts from across the United States and Canada. Pooja frequently presents on CAS at the Apraxia Kids National conferences and will be presenting on assessment of CAS at the American Speech Hearing National Convention in 2021.
Parents are critical team members when it comes to Progressive Speech Therapy’s approach to therapy. Parents provide valuable information regarding the whole picture of the child. Parents contribute to the decision making process regarding what areas of challenge impact a child the most. Following each therapy session parents receive verbal and written feedback regarding the child’s progress in that session. Pooja frequently further collaborates with parents in order to maximize academic interventions and collaboration with a child’s medical team as necessary. Finally, parents are involved in carrying over a child’s progress in therapy sessions into the greater community.
At Progressive Speech Therapy, Pooja and the team frequently use both low tech alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) supports such as sign language, visual schedules and picture supports and high tech AAC options such as dedicated and non-dedicated communication devices from a variety of vendors. While children are working on their verbal speech, alternative and augmentative communication is used as a stepping stone to allow each child to be able to communicate to their fullest potential while maximizes verbal speech progress.