How do people get to the Adler Aphasia Center in Maywood, NJ?

The Adler Aphasia Center does not provide transportation to its Maywood, NJ location. Members travel in a variety of ways, including driving themselves, receiving rides from friends or family members, using county or state para-transit services, private transportation companies, taxis, or public transportation such as NJ Transit bus service.

How can I locate a certified speech therapist near Maywood, NJ?

To find a certified speech-language pathologist, the Adler Aphasia Center recommends using the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) online directory. ASHA provides a searchable database of certified speech therapists across New Jersey and nationwide.

Once I am a member of the Adler Aphasia Center, how long can I stay?

Members may remain at the Adler Aphasia Center for as long as they wish. There is no graduation or term limit. Members continue participating as long as they have aphasia, meet membership criteria, remain interested in the programs, and maintain tuition requirements.

When can I start participating in group programs at the Adler Aphasia Center?

New members can begin participating at the Maywood, NJ Center at the start of a new semester after completing a tour and the Aphasia Education Program. Other locations, including Toms River and West Orange, offer rolling admission. Details are available on the "How To Become a Member" page of the Adler Aphasia Center website.

Does the Adler Aphasia Center accept private insurance or Medicare?

The Adler Aphasia Center does not bill or accept private insurance or Medicare. As a non-profit community and social center for people with aphasia, the programs offered differ from traditional speech therapy services typically covered by insurance.

What types of therapy or rehabilitation services does the Adler Aphasia Center provide?

The Adler Aphasia Center is a social and community-based program for people with aphasia and their families or caregivers. It offers group discussions and activities facilitated by speech-language pathologists, trained staff, volunteers, and members. The Center follows the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and does not provide individual speech therapy services.

Do you help people with aphasia every day, and what insurance do you accept?

The Adler Aphasia Center supports people with aphasia through scheduled weekday programs, typically Monday through Friday during business hours. Because the Center is a non-profit social and support organization rather than a medical provider, it does not accept insurance. For specific scheduling questions, individuals are encouraged to contact the Center directly.

Our Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Elaine Adler*

Founder

Mike Adler*

Founder

Sandra Govic

Chairperson

Anthony Iovino

1ST Vice Chair

Jill Tekel

2nd Vice Chair

Steven Morey Greenberg, Esq.

Secretary

Paul Koury, Esq.

Treasurer

Leslie Adler

William Adler

Thomas Calimano

Kristine Deer

Sandra O. Gold, Ed.D.

Caryn Grabowski, MS, CCC-SLP

Walter Hecht

Mike Hornbostel

Peggy Kabakow

Eric Latzer, Esq.

Christine Ordway

Holly T. Schepisi, Esq.

Meri Suric

Honorary Board of Directors

James Adler

Steve Adubato, Ph.D.

Charles Berkowitz, LCSW

Angelica Berrie

Bernie Koster

William Murray*

*In Memory

Staff Directory

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Naomi Gewirtz, MSW

President & CEO

Karen Castka, M.S., CCC-SLP

Clinical Director & Maywood Program Director

Meredith Gemeiner

Social Services & Outreach Manager

Sharon Glaser, M.S., CCC-SLP

Program Director, West Orange

Chrysa Golashesky, M.B.A.

Program Director, Something Special

Wendy Greenspan, M.A., CCC-SLP

ACG* Group Facilitator

Julie Harris

Technology Assistant

Kelly Horel, M.S., CCC-SLP

ACG* Group Facilitator

Amanda Kasprzyk, M.A., CCC-SLP

MAYWOOD GROUP FACILITATOR

Jennifer Kelemen, MLS

Social Services and Outreach Coordinator

Alexandra Kint, M.S., CCC-SLP

West Orange GROUP FACILITATOR

Amy LaFleur, M.A., CCC-SLP

Assistant Program Director, Maywood

Sara Laird, M.S., CCC-SLP/L

Toms River Group Facilitator

Amy May

Executive Assistant & Operations Manager

Meghan Miller, M.A., CCC-SLP

ACG* Group Facilitator

Brianna Rein, M.A., CCC-SLP

Program Director, Toms River

Randi Rosenstein, M.A., CCC-SLP

West Orange Group Facilitator

MaryAnn Schiattarella, MA, CCC-SLP

ACG* Group Facilitator

Zoey Shepard, M.S., CCC-SLP

Maywood Group Facilitator & Advocacy Coordinator

Hannah Sichel, M.S., CCC-SLP

Maywood Group Facilitator

Stephanie Sigelkow

Events and Communications & Volunteer Manager

Loraine Simunek

Technology Assistant

Eileen Stalter

Front Desk Receptionist and Operations Assistant

Gretchen Szabo, M.A., CCC-SLP

Program Director, Aphasia Communication Groups & Research

*Aphasia Communication Group

Advisory Committees

Director of Research and Clinical Advisor

Audrey Holland, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCD*

Research & Education Advisory Committee

A. M. Barrett, M.D.

Julius Fridrikkson, Ph.D.

Ronald Lazar, Ph.D.

Paul R. Rao, Ph.D.

Nina Simmons-Mackie, Ph.D.

Myrna Schwartz, Ph.D.

Cynthia K. Thompson, Ph.D.

Speech-Language Pathologist Advisory Committee

Christa Akers, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Venu Balasubramanian, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Janelle Biamonte, M.S. Ed., CCC-SLP

Betty Kollia, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Paige Laute, M.S. CCC-SLP

Kristen Montague, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIST

Kate C. Nealon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

MaryAnn Schiattarella, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

Barbara Schwerin-Bohus, M.S., CCC-SLP

Lisa Serviss, M.A., CCC-SLP

Jessica Sharon, M.S., CCC-SLP

Nikole Spatola, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS

Jessica Dionne Welsh, M.S., CCC-SLP

Our Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Elaine Adler*

Founder

Mike Adler*

Founder

Sandra Govic

Anthony Iovino

1ST Vice Chair

Jill Tekel

2nd Vice Chair

Steven Morey Greenberg, Esq.

Secretary

Paul Koury, Esq.

Treasurer

Honorary Board of Directors

Staff Directory

President & CEO

Clinical Director & Maywood Program Director

Social Services & Outreach Manager

Program Director, West Orange

Program Director, Something Special

Wendy Greenspan, M.A., CCC-SLP

ACG* Group Facilitator

Technology Assistant

Kelly Horel, M.S., CCC-SLP

ACG* Group Facilitator

MAYWOOD GROUP FACILITATOR

Social Services and Outreach Coordinator

West Orange GROUP FACILITATOR

Assistant Program Director, Maywood

Toms River Group Facilitator

Executive Assistant & Operations Manager

Meghan Miller, M.A., CCC-SLP

ACG* Group Facilitator

Program Director, Toms River

West Orange Group Facilitator

ACG* Group Facilitator

Maywood Group Facilitator & Advocacy Coordinator

Maywood Group Facilitator

Events and Communications & Volunteer Manager

Technology Assistant

Front Desk Receptionist and Operations Assistant

Program Director, Aphasia Communication Groups & Research

Advisory Committees

Director of Research and Clinical Advisor

Research & Education Advisory Committee

Speech-Language Pathologist Advisory Committee

Maywood Campus

Toms River Campus

West Orange Campus

Aphasia Communication Groups