98%
Parent Involvement
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Years of Experience
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Parent Involvement
15+
Years of Experience
Every child develops on their own timeline, yet certain patterns can indicate that a clinical evaluation or early therapeutic support may be beneficial. Recognizing these signs early helps us understand how your child is coordinating oral‑motor movements, processing language, and developing feeding patterns, and whether targeted support could strengthen their foundational skills during this critical stage of development.
A speech delay involves difficulty producing sounds, coordinating the oral structures, or using clear, age‑expected speech patterns. Children may have limited sound inventories, reduced intelligibility, or slower development of expressive speech skills due to oral‑motor, phonological, or motor‑planning factors.
A language delay reflects challenges in understanding, processing, or formulating language. Children may struggle to follow directions, build vocabulary, combine words, or express ideas because the underlying cognitive‑linguistic systems that support comprehension and expression are developing more slowly.
Articulation errors occur when a child consistently substitutes, distorts, or omits specific sounds (for example, saying “bu” for “blue”). These sound‑specific patterns each have expected ages of disappearance, and when they persist beyond those developmental windows, it may indicate an underlying motor‑speech or phonological need that benefits from targeted intervention.
Feeding delays may include difficulty transitioning to solids, limited acceptance of textures, challenges with chewing, or prolonged mealtimes. These signs can indicate oral‑motor coordination needs, sensory responses, or developmental delays in feeding readiness.
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Bilingual Evaluator
English/Spanish
15+
Years Experience
8338+
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M.S., SLP
NY Licensed
From your first screening call to a full evaluation, ongoing therapy, and supportive parent coaching, I provide a clear, step‑by‑step path for understanding and strengthening your child’s communication and feeding skills.
A brief conversation through video call for families who are unsure whether their child needs an evaluation. We discuss your concerns, developmental history, and observations from home. This is not a formal assessment. It’s a guided conversation to help you determine the most appropriate next step.
A full clinical evaluation to understand your child’s communication, language processing, articulation, oral‑motor skills, or feeding development. Each evaluation includes standardized testing, observation, parent interview, and a clear diagnostic report with recommendations.
Individualized therapy sessions designed to support your child’s expressive language, comprehension, articulation, oral‑motor coordination, or feeding skills. Treatment plans are tailored to your child’s developmental profile and your family’s routines.
A structured, short‑term program that teaches you how to support communication and feeding development at home. Ideal for families waiting for services, seeking additional guidance, or wanting to build strong daily‑routine strategies.
From your initial consultation call to the full evaluation, ongoing therapy, and parent coaching, I offer a clearly structured process to understand and strengthen your child's communication and feeding skills.
A brief conversation to discuss your concerns and determine whether an evaluation is needed. This is not a formal assessment; it's a first guided step for families who aren't sure what they need.
A complete diagnostic assessment of your child's speech, language, articulation, oral-motor skills, or feeding development. Includes standardized testing, observation, a parent interview, and a clear report with recommendations.
Personalized speech, language, or feeding therapy, tailored to your child's developmental needs and focused on improving communication, articulation, oral-motor coordination, and feeding skills.
A systematic, guided program that helps families learn strategies to support speech, language, and feeding during daily activities at home.
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Expertly crafted resources to help you continue the learning journey between therapy sessions.
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The First Words Bundle gives parents everything they need to support early speech and language development right at home, through simple, joyful play. Designed by a licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist, this bundle turns everyday moments into meaningful learning using five powerful tools: a 100‑word board book and four engaging mini objects (duck, banana, crayon, pig) chosen to spark sounds, actions, pretend play, and early word combinations. A step‑by‑step activity guide shows you exactly what to do and say, making it easy to help your child communicate, no experience required.
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The Speech & Language Sample Collection Sheet for Children Ages 0-3 is a structured, parent‑friendly form designed to help caregivers capture authentic communication moments at home. It guides families to record details about the child’s environment, vocalizations, gestures, and early words, along with the reasons the child was communicating. Simple checkboxes and prompts make it easy to note developmental behaviors such as cooing, babbling, waving, or pointing. The form encourages parents to reflect on how they supported interaction—through naming, singing, or asking questions—and provides space for observations that enrich clinical evaluation. Completed sheets give speech‑language pathologists valuable insight into a child’s natural communication patterns, complementing formal assessment data.
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Real stories from parents who have seen their children flourish with our support.
Parent of a 2‑year‑old
We came to Lina feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what our son needed. From the very first moment, she connected with him so naturally... she was warm, playful, and completely attuned to his cues. What stood out most was her expertise. She broke down every milestone, every behavior, and every recommendation in a way that finally made sense to us. For the first time, we understood why things were happening and what to do next. After the evaluation, we left with clarity, a plan, and genuine hope. We recommend Lina wholeheartedly to any parent who wants someone who truly understands young children.
Finding a therapist with true experience in both speech and feeding felt impossible until we met Lina. We have been on a waitlist for feeding therapy through our insurance for months, and we finally decided to get a private consultation to understand what was going on. The evaluation was eye‑opening. Lina explained what was typical, what wasn’t, and why feeding can be so complex. She gave us clear, practical ways to support our son at home while we wait to begin therapy at the hospital. For the first time, we feel peace of mind. We know we’re doing something meaningful in the meantime, and we finally understand our child’s needs. Lina’s guidance has made all the difference.
We’ve worked with other therapists before, but Ms. Campos’ level of professionalism and clinical skill is on a completely different level. She noticed subtle patterns in our daughter’s speech and behavior that no one else had ever identified. The evaluation was exceptionally thorough. She observed, assessed, and explained everything with precision and care. What meant the most to me was how supported I felt as a parent. She checked in, clarified next steps, and made sure we understood the ‘why’ behind every recommendation. If you want someone who is both highly trained and genuinely invested in your child’s progress, Ms. Campos is the person you want.
Early Foundations Before babies begin solid foods, they need several prerequisite skills that support safe feeding. According to the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA), readiness includes: Head and neck control - the ability to sit upright with minimal support, typically emerging around 6 months. Oral‑motor readiness - coordinated jaw movement, lip closure, and tongue control to move food from the front to the back of the mouth. Interest in food - leaning forward, watching others eat, or opening the mouth when a spoon approaches. Breathing-swallowing coordination - essential for safely managing new textures. These foundations help ensure that the transition to solids is safe, comfortable, and developmentally appropriate.
The first words typically emerge around 12 months, but spoken words are actually the last step in a long chain of early communication skills. Long before a child says “mama” or “ball,” they must build a foundation of social, cognitive, and motor abilities that make communication possible. These early skills are called communication prerequisites, and they usually develop between birth and 12 months. If a child is older than 12 months but missing several of these foundational abilities, it’s important to go back and strengthen them first. Words cannot flourish without the groundwork.
The first 10 words are a huge milestone - not just because they’re adorable, but because they show that a child is building the foundations for expressive language. These early words usually emerge between 12 and 18 months, but the path to get there is different for every child. Below is a clear breakdown of what counts as a “first word,” what’s typical, what speech therapists look for, and what parents can do if progress feels slow.
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