Specialties
Evaluation
Assessment of receptive and expressive language skills, social language skills, articulation, stuttering, reading and writing skills.
Treatment
Treatment of receptive and expressive language delays and disorders, autism and social communication support, treatment of articulation and phonological disorders, stuttering, as well as reading and writing support.
Advocacy
IEP support and professional guidance is provided to parents whose child may benefit from an IEP or for those who currently receive an IEP.
Meet Your SLP
Angela is a dedicated bilingual (English/Spanish) speech-language pathologist with over 12 years of experience serving children of all ages and abilities. She earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University, and is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Angela has extensive experience in early intervention, preschool, and school-based settings, with a primary focus on students in grades K–5. She currently provides speech-language services in a public school setting and also offers private speech-language therapy through in-person services throughout Westchester County, New York, as well as teletherapy for families in New Jersey and Florida. In addition, she supervises graduate students pursuing master's degrees in speech-language pathology and serves as a mentor to new teachers.
Angela has presented workshops on speech and language development in a variety of professional and academic settings, including The Shirvan Family Live Well Center at Englewood Health, as well as colleges and universities. She has also participated in international clinical service, conducting evaluations and providing treatment at Hospital del Niño in Miraflores, Bolivia, and contributing to the construction of a bottle school in San Martín Jilotepeque, Guatemala.
Angela is passionate about partnering with families to provide individualized, evidence-based therapy that empowers children to build confidence and reach their communication goals. She values building meaningful relationships with each child and family while creating engaging, functional therapy experiences tailored to their unique strengths and needs.
Outside of work, Angela enjoys traveling, visiting museums, exploring new restaurants, and spending quality time with her husband and toddler.
Licensures, Certifications, and Trainings
- New York, New Jersey, and Florida State Licenses in Speech-Language Pathology
- Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
- Bilingual Extension in Spanish
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Dyslexia Training Institute Certification
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Certification
- Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Trained Clinician
- PROMPT Level 1 Certification
- Sounds in Motion Training
- Visualizing and Verbalizing Training
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Buy the
First Words Coloring Book, Part 1
on Amazon!
English and Spanish versions available
created by Angela Alvarez-Cooper
Functional words are often recommended as the top first words to teach when a child is learning language. Practicing these words can help a child communicate their basic wants and needs, reducing frustration when they are not understood. The First Words Coloring Book includes 50 great functional words to sign (using American Sign Language), say, and color.
Buy the
First Words Coloring Book, Part 2
NOW LIVE on Amazon!
English and Spanish versions available
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Part 2!
This book is Part 2 of the First Words Coloring Book series, featuring exciting updates and upgrades from Part 1! With a new word list, new vocabulary, more engaging illustrations, an additional category, and an enhanced ASL video that includes images of all 50 words for visual reference, this book is designed to take your child’s learning to the next level.
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Functional words!
50 ADDITIONAL TOP FUNCTIONAL WORDS to SIGN, SAY, and COLOR.
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QR code inside!
QR code inside with video of ALL 50 words to sign using American Sign Language (ASL).
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Perfect gift!
Perfect baby shower, birthday, and holiday gift! Give the gift of learning!
