Testimonials

H. B., father of Shane, age 10

Amy King has greatly helped my son Shane. Amy has worked with my son for 3 years. He has dyslexia and when she first started with him he could not communicate beyond a 3 or 4-word sentence or phrase. These sentences often had improper grammar. He had trouble with word association and was reading more than 2 years below his level. He could not take standardized tests with his class because of comprehension difficulty. His grades were primarily low C’s and D’s. He was also starting to cheat on tests as it was his only way of getting answers. He was not able to write sentences or thoughts.
Today Shane has an A- grade average at a very challenging parochial school and is reading at his 4^th grade level. He has the best penmanship in the entire 4^th grade (four classrooms). Language Arts is one of his best subjects – currently an “A.”
These results are largely due to Amy’s professional effort. He had two prior speech pathologists before Amy. He enjoys working with her even after a full day of school and an hour of tutoring. Amy is very focused and results-oriented.

I am divorced and have sole custody of Shane (my only child) so he is my family and accordingly the “apple of my eye.” I owe a debt of gratitude to Amy King.

J. and B. H., parents of Julia, 12

Amy has been fabulous with Julia. We have seen remarkable progress in Julia’s auditory processing and the sophistication of her verbal responses to conversation and questions over the time she has worked with Amy. Julia is also much more comfortable in casual interactions with her peers. Amy has been so supportive and encouraging of Julia’s growth –it really is a pleasure to work with her. She has also been very responsive to our questions and quite informative about other programs or opportunities that she thinks might benefit Julia. We find her a skilled and insightful advocate for Julia’s growth and development, not only in speech but in life. We feel fortunate to have her working with our beloved daughter.

E. L., mother of B. and T., ages 5 and 8

Amy is terrific. The boys’ speech and confidence levels have improved immensely under Amy’s guidance. She is able to provide significant therapy in the setting of a play date. My boys are always excited to get together with Amy.

J., mother of Jenny, age 12
Dear Amy.
Little did I know when you and Jenny started working together how important you would become to both Jenny and to me. I think it is now three years.
Jenny has made real progress in her work because of your skill and attention to her needs as well as your astute observation of her as she develops and as her needs change. She looks forward to her time with you. You provide just the right mix of coaxing, fun, challenge and affirmation that allows a child with Jenny’s needs to feel comfortable enough to learn.
Your generosity in helping me along the way seems boundless. When we discovered Jenny needed to change schools, I felt you were a partner with me in the painful process of figuring out what to do and where to go. With your help, we developed a good strategy. When I was too upset to talk in the meeting with the principal of Jenny’s old school you picked right up and carried on the conversation. When I had to go to the new school to meet the principal and navigate unfamiliar waters, you were right there with me. You not only are an expert in your field, you exhibit good judgment and you have a large dose of common sense.
Anyone with the good fortune to wind up at your door for help with their child, should count their blessings and sign on. There are other good speech pathologists out there, maybe even as good as you, but there isn’t anyone better.

With respect and admiration,