About Us
Rachel Friedman M.S., CCC-SLP
Rachel Friedman Kagan is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and learning specialist with over 7 years of experience who works with children of all ages. Rachel is certified by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA) and she is licensed in New York and New Jersey.
Rachel received her undergraduate degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from The University of Maryland and a masters of science degree from Boston University. She has worked in private practice and independent school environments. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of receptive and expressive language disorders and articulation disorders. Additionally, Rachel has extensive experience working with children to enhance reading comprehension, written language, and executive functioning skills.
She implements creative and effective therapy and tutoring for children. Rachel collaborates with teachers and other professionals to create a supportive environment for the child. She has a passion for working with children and making a difference in their lives. It is her goal that every child she works with achieve their full potential while having fun.
In addition to her work directly with students, Rachel has worked closely with curriculum coordinators to generate writing curriculum and create language rich environments. She educates teachers on how to implement language, reading, writing and executive functioning strategies and provide individualized support for students in the classroom.
Rachel is trained in:
Teaching Basic Writing Skills (Hochman Writing Revolution)
Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) an Orton Gillingham based reading program
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing
Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cuing (DTTC)
Responsive Classroom
Strategies and Structures for Teaching Reading and Writing
Executive Functioning A-Z (The Get Ready, Do, Done Method)
Natural Language Acquisition in Autism: Echolalia to Self Generated Language
Testimonials
Rachel worked with my son for a year when he was 3yo, for speech delay. I can tell that my son evolved a lot under her care and I would definitely have her as his speech pathologist again if needed.
She’s very easy going, lovely with children, playful and very skilled.
Fernanda
Rachel is helping my kids develop into their best selves and I’m forever grateful!
Along with rigorous academic and speech support my kids are learning time management, how to manage their emotions, editing and rigor.
I see how my children are becoming more independent and more confident with their school work with Rachels’ support.
Elisabeth
Rachel is an amazing teacher. I hired her when my son was giving me a hard time about simple third-grade writing assignments. Rachel made him interested in writing, and he soon became comfortable with writing homework as well as reading-comprehension tests. As a parent, it was easy for me to work with Rachel as she was always very clear on the child’s milestones and what I need to do to help him get there.
I highly recommend Rachel!
Sarah