Ricki Block, MS, CCC-SLP

My Background

• I have been in the field of Speech Pathology since 1976. I received my Masters Degree from Rutgers University. I was the Practicum Supervisor for a short period of time. I was a Manager of Preschool Therapies for 7 years. I have worked in preschools, elementary, middle and high school. For 5 years I had the opportunity to work in a Special Education program for students 3-21 who had many challenges. There I developed my knowledge for AAC, specifically Proloquo and Touch Chat.

• I am trained in the PROMPT Method (3 levels) which is a neuromotor approach for sound sequencing. I specialize in Apraxia, Autism & Social Language

• I am certified in using the Listening Program - a music based listening therapy which improves the ability to process auditory (listening) and vestibular (balance) information, communication, and attention. It is patterned dolby classical music in which the listener hears music from all directions.

• I have enjoyed working with preschoolers to HS  throughout my career in school settings and in private practice.

• I also owned a School Supply/Toy Store for 22 years (as well as speech consults/therapy in schools) and offered a large selection of products for children with speech, language, sensory and fine motor needs. I also provided workshops to schools and in the store. Toys and games are my passion.  My office looks like a store! 

• I want to share my wealth of knowledge with others, providing speech professionals,parents, teachers, etc. with pertinent articles, resources, free materials/handouts and products from TPT and BOOM Learning for students of all ages.

• I love what I do!