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Dr. Kimberly Baradei

Speech-Language Pathologist

<p>Kimberly Baradei is the owner of Elevate Speech Services. She received a her Bachelors Degree in French Linguistics from Rutgers University and her Graduate Degree in Speech Language Pathology from The College of New Jersey in 2006. Since then, she has worked exclusively with the adult population providing therapy services in a variety of settings including; home care, long term care, outpatient, acute inpatient and telehealth.</p>
<p>She is passionate about providing personalized, dynamic, evidence-based therapy to her clients in order for achieve the most effective recovery in the shortest amount of time. Her distinctive, client-centered approach is the key to her success.</p>
<p>Kimberly maintains an active certification from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of New Jersey. Additionally, Kimberly is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and a VitalStim Plus Provider.</p>
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<p>In her free time, Kimberly is a Girl Scout Troop Volunteer, novice gardener and enjoys baking treats for family and friends</p>
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Can speech therapy help with autism?

Hi, Thanks for reaching out! Yes! Speech Therapy can definitely help her with communication. If she's in the public school system, she should be eligible for free services within READ MORE
Hi, Thanks for reaching out! Yes! Speech Therapy can definitely help her with communication. If she's in the public school system, she should be eligible for free services within the school. Outpatient or in-home therapy may also be available to you. Best of luck!

How can a speech pathologist help my son?

Hi! Thanks for reaching out. A Speech Pathologist will complete an evaluation to determine the cause of the difficulty and create a plan to remedy it. Depending on the cause, there READ MORE
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. A Speech Pathologist will complete an evaluation to determine the cause of the difficulty and create a plan to remedy it. Depending on the cause, there could be a couple of ways to treat. Most include oral motor exercises and articulation practice. Reach out to a local SLP to get started! Kim

My son still can't pronounce his "r's" properly. Would therapy help him?

Hi! Thanks for reaching out :) I'm not sure about your son's age, but there are milestone ages for specific speech sounds, including r's. If your son has surpassed this milestone READ MORE
Hi! Thanks for reaching out :) I'm not sure about your son's age, but there are milestone ages for specific speech sounds, including r's. If your son has surpassed this milestone age, Speech therapy would definitely benefit him. Exercises would be determined after a thorough oral mechanism assessment to see which muscle groups need habilitation. All the best!

What can be done to help my 5 year old son speak more clearly?

Thanks for reaching out! They are a few reasons why your son may have difficulty with speech clarity. I recommend getting him evaluated by a Speech Language Pathologist, as the READ MORE
Thanks for reaching out! They are a few reasons why your son may have difficulty with speech clarity. I recommend getting him evaluated by a Speech Language Pathologist, as the cause of the difficulty will determine the therapy plan provided. Good luck!

Should I be worried if my 16-month-old isn't talking?

Thanks for reaching out! If you have any concerns at all, please get them evaluated by a Speech Language Pathologist. A 16-month-old should have a few solid words at least. READ MORE
Thanks for reaching out! If you have any concerns at all, please get them evaluated by a Speech Language Pathologist. A 16-month-old should have a few solid words at least. The earlier the intervention, the faster the recovery to average functioning. Hope this helps.

Can high creatinine levels impact speech in a person?

Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, I cannot answer your question. Please pose your question to a licensed doctor. An endocrinologist may be able to provide you with a clear READ MORE
Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, I cannot answer your question. Please pose your question to a licensed doctor. An endocrinologist may be able to provide you with a clear answer to this question. Good luck, and I hope your mother feels better soon.

My voice is extremely low. What can I do to enhance it?

Thanks for reaching out to me :) The first thing you need to do is visit and ENT (Ear, Nose Throat, or Otolaryngologist) and ask for a 'scope' so they can check your vocal fold READ MORE
Thanks for reaching out to me :) The first thing you need to do is visit and ENT (Ear, Nose Throat, or Otolaryngologist) and ask for a 'scope' so they can check your vocal fold health and make sure there is no injury or illness. After that, they can refer you to a Speech Language Pathologist who can give you a personalized exercise plan based on your condition. Hope this helps!

Will my mother regain her speech after her stroke?

Hi! Thanks for reaching out. Losing your speech after a stroke is very difficult for both the person and their family. Everyone has a different recovery journey, but you will see READ MORE
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. Losing your speech after a stroke is very difficult for both the person and their family. Everyone has a different recovery journey, but you will see the most skills regained in the first 3-6 months. She can still make gains after that period, but it is generally slower. I would recommend you seek a Speech Language Pathologist to treat her as soon as possible to capitalize on that time frame. Wishing you all the best.

Can puberphonia be corrected with speech therapy?

Thanks for reaching out. Yes, puberphonia can be improved with Speech therapy. I hope you find a good SLP in your area or via telehealth that can assist you with moving forward READ MORE
Thanks for reaching out. Yes, puberphonia can be improved with Speech therapy. I hope you find a good SLP in your area or via telehealth that can assist you with moving forward in recovery.

Why is my 4 year old son still unable to speak fluently?

There are a few reasons why disfluent speech occurs. I specialize in treating adults with neurogenic disorders, so unfortunately I cannot provide you with this specialized information. READ MORE
There are a few reasons why disfluent speech occurs. I specialize in treating adults with neurogenic disorders, so unfortunately I cannot provide you with this specialized information. I would recommend that you reach out to a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who has experience with disfluencies. I hope this helps and that you find the answers you need.

My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?

Hi! Thanks for reaching out to me :) Yes! Lisps are very common and can be remedied with Speech Therapy. Look for an SLP in your area that works with her age group or ask your READ MORE
Hi!

Thanks for reaching out to me :) Yes! Lisps are very common and can be
remedied with Speech Therapy. Look for an SLP in your area that works with
her age group or ask your insurance company for in network providers in
your area.

Have a Happy Holiday!

Kim

i have puberohonia (female voice, pitch break, etc)?

Hi! Thanks for reaching out with your question. Firstly, before beginning any voice therapy, it's important to have your vocal folds evaluated by an ENT to ensure their health READ MORE
Hi!

Thanks for reaching out with your question.
Firstly, before beginning any voice therapy, it's important to have your
vocal folds evaluated by an ENT to ensure their health and prevent damage.

Do I have dysphonia?

Hi! Thanks for reaching out to me :) I would recommend reaching out to an ENT to get a scope to view your vocal fold to see if there's any injury. Other things to consider that READ MORE
Hi!

Thanks for reaching out to me :) I would recommend reaching out to an ENT
to get a scope to view your vocal fold to see if there's any injury.
Other things to consider that may impact your vocal fold health would be,
reflux, smoke or pollution exposure.

Good luck!
Kim

What causes puberphonia in some kids?

Hi! Thanks for reaching out. I specialize in adult neurogenic therapy, so I can not help you with your question, unfortunately. I would recommend reaching out to an SLP who specializes READ MORE
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. I specialize in adult neurogenic therapy, so I can not help you with your question, unfortunately. I would recommend reaching out to an SLP who specializes in developmental conditions.