About | Deirdre Beglan
Deirdre Beglan, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®
Founder of NYC Speech Language Pathologist, P.C.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Certified Orofacial Myologist®
Certified Lactation Consultant
With over 24 years of experience and a fierce dedication to continuing education, Deirdre possesses a rare ability to address individual speech and language needs. She draws from a wide range of knowledge and overlapping disciplines to facilitate patient breakthroughs, achieving quick and lasting results that are unparalleled in the field. As the founder of NYC Speech-Language Pathologist, Deirdre is passionate about training and overseeing all therapists, ensuring that patients and families receive the highest level of expertise and care.
Deirdre specializes in treating infants, children, and adults with a diverse array of issues. In addition to traditional speech and language therapy, she addresses a critical gap in the field by providing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT), a highly effective yet lesser-known therapy for certain children and adults. Supporting her holistic approach to patient care, she collaborates with a network of doctors and healthcare professionals, including ENTs, orthodontists, orthotropic specialists, sleep specialists, dentists, oral surgeons, craniosacral therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and pulmonologists.
No matter who she is serving or partnering with, Deirdre strives to develop family-like relationships based on care, trust, and dedication to patient success. Outside of work, Deirdre enjoys hot yoga, traveling, spending time with family and friends, walking, and cycling.
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Licensed to practice in the state of New York
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified
PROMPT Level 2 Trained Speech Language Pathologist
Certified Orofacial Myologist®
Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) License
Foundations in Manual Therapy: Advanced Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Feeding Therapy
Lidcombe Program for Stuttering
Lactation Counselor Training
Fast ForWord Provider
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Trained
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Trained
Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200 at Yoga Alliance
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Member of the International Association of Orofacial Myologists (IAOM) | 2015 - 2023
Member of The American Speech and Language Association (ASHA)
Member of the NY Speech and Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)
Member of The American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (APPSPA)
Member of Westchester Speech, Hearing, and Language Association (WSHLA)
Member of Speech Pathology Australia
TBI Ambassador with The Breathe Institute (Dr. Zaghi)
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ASHA Award for Continuing Education | 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024