About Suzanne Loparnos
Hi! I’m Suzanne. I was in a car accident at 5 years old and sustained multiple facial fractures. As a result of the accident, my speech always sounded like I had a cold. I was bullied and teased. Teachers would not let me read aloud because of my speech. But once I completed my reconstructive surgery at 17 years old, my life changed. I became more outgoing and enjoyed public speaking.
In college, a professor steered me in the direction of the Communication Disorders Department. Speech therapy is not my career. It is my calling. I am fortunate to have the medical and educational expertise to help others who may benefit from my experience. I've been ready to serve for the past 35 years. I am blessed.
My clinical experience includes settings such as hospitals, schools, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), in-home, and teletherapy. I have specialized training in LSVT LOUD, VitalStim, and dementia care, with experience supporting individuals with feeding and swallowing disorders, aphasia, apraxia, Parkinson’s disease, and failure to thrive across the lifespan. I also have experience working with cleft palate feeding and communication.
In addition to my clinical work, I have taught undergraduate courses in language acquisition, language disorders in children and adults, normal communication changes due to aging, and anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism.
I approach therapy with a client-centered, functional, and highly individualized style. I prioritize family involvement, strengths-based strategies, and client empowerment to help each person build confidence, independence, and lifelong self-advocacy skills.
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Board certifications
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Education and training
- Hunter College, Master's in Speech Language Pathology
- Queens College, City University of New York (Bachelor's)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1811016777
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What practice does Suzanne Loparnos work with?
Suzanne Loparnos works with Expressable Speech Therapy.
Which board certifications does Suzanne Loparnos have?
Suzanne Loparnos is certified by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
What languages does Suzanne Loparnos speak?
Suzanne Loparnos speaks English.