Hi!
I’m Nicole Starr Borders
I live in Westfield, New Jersey with my husband and three beautiful daughters. I own Starr Speech and Feeding Therapy, LLC where I provide Speech, Language and Feeding Evaluations, as well as Therapy to the birth through 3 year-old population. Thank you for visiting my site!
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I started my career 17 years ago after graduating with a Masters in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Hofstra University. Passionate about helping children communicate effectively and enjoy mealtime, I've dedicated my career to providing specialized care in speech and feeding disorders.
Relevant Experience
Expertise in Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
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Role: Speech-Language Pathologist
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Focus: Evaluated and treated children from birth through 21 years old in the outpatient setting.
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Specializations: Articulation/phonological, apraxia, social, receptive and expressive language, and oral motor delays.
Feeding Disorders
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Joined the Feeding team, collaborating with multiple disciplines.
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Developed expertise in treating feeding disorders, particularly in the infant/toddler population.
Transition to Inpatient Setting
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Focused on speech and feeding disorders with medically fragile infants/toddlers.
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Gained invaluable experience and skills working with this population.
Philosophy
Through my experiences, I've recognized the importance of therapy in the home environment. Natural settings encourage better outcomes and increased carryover for each child. I strongly believe in parental involvement as a key factor in a child's progress and success.
Mission
My goal for each child is to enhance their functional communication skills and transform mealtime into a positive and enjoyable experience for both the child and their family. I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those I work with.