Stacie Bennett

Trenton, New Jersey

Speech-Language Pathologist

I graduated from Marywood University in Dunmore, Pennsylvania and have been practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist for the past ten years! Currently, I work full-time at a vocational high school in New Jersey and have my own private practice. Prior to working at the high school level, I worked with the geriatric population and worked part-time for an early intervention agency. I specialize in child language, articulation, and executive functioning disorders. I became a Speech-Language Pathologist after watching my brother struggle with a communication disorder as a child. He was consistently teased by other kids and I wanted to make sure that no child ever felt the way that he did because of something they couldn’t control. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, 3-year-old daughter and 6-month-old son. I also have two cats, Slim and Batman and dream of having a sled team of Siberian Huskies one day! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need any assistance!

Stacie Bennett's Articles

Speech Development Tips for Twins with Speech Delay

However, it seems that this speech is actually the twins imitating each other’s immature language abilities. “Twin language,” often called ‘idioglossia’ or ‘autonomous language,’ is…

What Is Apraxia of Speech and How Is It Diagnosed?

CAS may occur as a result of a known neurological impairment, in association with complex neurobehavioral disorders of known and unknown origin, or as an…

Floor time Play Therapy for Autism Kids

Floor time play therapy (FTP) is a type of intervention for autistic kids that addresses specific areas of weakness. However, there are very few studies…

Cleft Palate and Lip: Causes, Treatment and Speech Therapy

Clefts are described based on the structures involved (lip, alveolus, hard palate, soft palate), laterality (unilateral left, unilateral right, or bilateral), and severity (width and…

Is There a Link between Synesthesia and Autism?

What is Synesthesia? Synesthesia is a condition where one sense (for example, hearing) is perceived at the same time as if by one or more…

Parents Guide to Speech and Language Pathology

As a speech pathologist in the high school setting, I have a huge range of parental involvement. I have parents who want to be a…

How Long Does it Take for a Late Talker to Start Talking?

I wish I could tell you a specific time frame, but I just cannot. Every child develops at his/her own rate of speed and there…

How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus

Children may also start asking questions about the pandemic and may exhibit emotional responses to the virus. Parents, school officials, family members, and even other…

Potty Training for Late Talkers

Children learning to use the bathroom also learn the vocabulary associated with potty training. If your toddler has a speech delay, they may not be able…

The Dreaded Waitlist for Speech Therapy

The first thing I want to address with this question is the stuttering question. All children go through a normal period of stuttering from about…

When Do Babies Start Walking and Talking

If you have children and have done your research, you know MOST children take their first steps somewhere between 10 and 12 months. It’s our…

How to Engage Kids in Learning

I’m going to split this blog into two sections; tips for professionals and tips for parents. If you have any other specific questions that I…

Sensory Processing Disorder -- How to Help With Sensory Overload?

What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? Sensory processing occurs when the nervous system receives messages from the senses and reacts to those messages. Although a child…

7 Steps of Articulation Therapy

If your child has a speech problem, you probably don’t wonder about the specific mechanics of their speech sounds. There’s a lot that goes into…

3 Types of Phonological Processes and Disorders

After receiving articulation therapy, is your child still very difficult to understand? Does their speech sound like mumbling or disjointed? If so, your child may…

Do Kids from Bilingual Families Start Talking Later?

Bilingual families are not so uncommon these days, and many parents reach out to us with a similar question: “My child is learning two different…