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Meet Christina

Christina Slater, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a New York State licensed and American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist in New York City. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science and Linguistics at The University of Delaware and a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Brooklyn College. Christina has taught at the undergraduate level and supported numerous students in their academic ventures. She holds a professional certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) and an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Christina is also trained in PROMPT therapy and utilizes the tactile-kinesthetic approach to restructure oral muscular phonetic targets.

Christina has clinical experience with children across several settings including private clinics and public schools. She has provided intervention and assessment services to children with autism, expressive and receptive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, social pragmatic disorders, selective mutism, orofacial myofunctional disorders, fluency disorders (stuttering and cluttering), cognitive impairments, reading and writing disabilities, and hearing impairments. She believes in using a client-centered, developmental approach when conducting evaluations and creating treatment plans.

A Child-Directed Approach

Christina provides intervention specifically to meet individual needs, promote functional communication, and foster meaningful interactions. She utilizes holistic, and child-directed approach based on evidence-based practice, individual strengths, interests, learning style, and cultural experiences. Christina values multicultural aspects of communication disorders and appropriate service delivery to culturally and linguistically diverse populations. In addition, she frequently collaborates with parents/caregivers as active members of the treatment process, as well as, other professionals such as PTs, OTs, pediatricians, ENTs, dentists, orthodontists, teachers, and psychologists.

Client Testimonials

“Christina has been an absolute blessing to our family and an incredible speech-language pathologist for our 4-year-old son, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. From the moment we met her, Christina's warmth, patience, and kindness shone through, and we knew she would support our son's growth and development. Her child-directed approach has been transformative, meeting our son exactly where he is and tailoring each session to his unique interests and needs. She has an incredible ability to make therapy fun and engaging, which has allowed our son to grow not only in his communication skills but in all areas of his development. Christina's flexibility and willingness to adapt her strategies have made such a difference, ensuring that progress happens at our son's pace. Thanks to her dedication, our son has made strides we never imagined possible, and we will forever be grateful for the profound impact she has had on our lives."

Carmen M.
"Christina has been an amazing speech-language pathologist for our 2.5-year-old daughter, who has an expressive and receptive language delay. From day one, Christina’s friendly nature, patience, and support made us feel completely at ease. Her child-directed approach is truly remarkable—she meets our daughter on her level, following her interests to create engaging and meaningful learning. We highly recommend her services to any parent/caregiver who wants to guarantee their child's ability progress and develop."

Jen L.
"Over the past three years, Christina has had a profound impact on my son’s growth both academically and personally. During his transition to middle school, Henry struggled with confidence and communication, but through Christina’s patience, encouragement, and genuine care, he found his voice. She creates a supportive environment where students feel respected and motivated, and her consistent communication with families made us feel truly involved. Because of her dedication, Henry gained not only stronger communication skills, but also confidence that extends far beyond the classroom. Our family is deeply grateful for the lasting impact Christina has had."

Wendy D.