Bienvenidos
SLT Goes Beyond words aims to provide exceptional evidence based speech and language pathology services to our clients and their family in their natural environment (e.g., home or community)
SLT Goes Beyond Words believes that with the right support system an individual is able to learn new skills and succeed. After all "It takes a village and I choose to be an actively-participating member of your village"
SPECIALTIES
A Speech and language pathologists provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and education/training for individuals with language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Maria has worked with children and adults with different abilities and medical diagnosis.
SLT Goes Beyond Words believes that every child has strengths and that as clinicians we must use those abilities to create and strength skills. Our goal is to empower families and help a child reach their potential communication abilities through use of individualized quality treatment plan, parent education, support, and functional goals.
Meet The Founder
Maria Vera Martinez, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maria is a Bilingual Speech and Language pathologist. She was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador and Spanish is her first Language.
Education
She obtained her Bachelors from Hunter College and graduated with Honors in Psychology and Sociology. During her studies she became interested in Bilingualism, Autism, and developmental disabilities. She graduated with a Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University with honors.
Experience
She has been working with children since she was 18 years old. She has experience with ABA therapy as she worked as an RBT for an Early intervention Company, a Special Education Teacher, and a teacher assistant in FL and NYC. She has extensive experience working with both pediatric and geriatric population in the area of speech, language, and feeding disorders in diverse settings (i.e., homes, private clinics, hospitals, and schools).
Certifications
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist—State of Florida
CPR/AED Certified—American Heart Association
FUN FACTS: Maria loves home remodeling projects, exploring new cultures, helping her community, and being outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Informed
Does SLT Goes Beyond Words Accept Insurance?
We are considered out-of-network with all insurance companies. This means your child will be able to receive the services that are uniquely tailored to meet his/her needs.
However, we can provide a "superbill" (a list of dates and payment of services) for possible reimbursement from your insurance. To find out more, call your insurance and discuss private therapy reimbursement options.
Is there parental involvement?
YES! Research shows that parent involvement and parent training help with generalization. SLT Goes Beyond Words gives clients the option in receiving services in the home and community, which is a large benefit. Additionally, the speech therapist will always provide tools and carry over activities to target skills at home during daily routines and activities.
How long will my child need therapy?
Every child is uniquely different and develop at different times. Therefore, it is difficult to put a time frame on therapy. Parent involvement, carry-over activities, and motivation, are some of the factors that can affect the length of service.
