Where communication grows through connection and creativity.
Intentional, relationship-based therapy that makes progress feel natural.
About Ms. Jocelyn Speech
With 20 years of experience supporting individuals and their families, Jocelyn Kupperman knows that communication is about so much more than words. It's how people connect with the world around them, and that belief is at the heart of everything she does.
Jocelyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education from SUNY Oneonta and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Western Kentucky University. She is an ASHA-certified, New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified DIR Floortime Provider, a relationship-based approach that puts the client's interests and natural motivations front and center.
She works with individuals from early childhood through adulthood across a wide range of areas, including speech production, phonology, receptive and expressive language, social communication, fluency, and literacy. Whether a child is taking their first steps toward language or an adult is working to strengthen their communication skills, Jocelyn meets every client exactly where they are.
The mission of Ms. Jocelyn Speech is to provide clients, families, and therapists with current information and motivating tools to inspire and support language development and communication skills, because everyone deserves to be heard.
How We Support Communication
Speech Sound Disorders
Expressive Language (Using Language)
Receptive Language (Understanding Language)
Support for children who have difficulty producing sounds clearly or consistently. Therapy focuses on improving intelligibility, building accurate sound patterns, and increasing confidence so others can understand them more easily in everyday communication.
Receptive Language (Understanding Language)
Expressive Language (Using Language)
Receptive Language (Understanding Language)
Support for understanding spoken language, including following directions, processing information, and making sense of what is heard. Therapy helps strengthen comprehension so children can better engage in conversations, learning, and daily routines.
Expressive Language (Using Language)
Expressive Language (Using Language)
Expressive Language (Using Language)
Support for using language to share ideas, ask questions, and communicate effectively. Therapy targets vocabulary, sentence structure, and storytelling skills to help individuals express themselves clearly and confidently.
Phonological Awareness
Reading Accuracy & Comprehension
Expressive Language (Using Language)
Support for developing the sound-based skills needed for reading and spelling. Therapy focuses on skills like rhyming, segmenting, and blending sounds — building a strong foundation for literacy.
Reading Accuracy & Comprehension
Reading Accuracy & Comprehension
Reading Accuracy & Comprehension
Support for both decoding (reading words accurately) and understanding what is read. Therapy helps strengthen reading fluency, comprehension strategies, and confidence with text.
Written Language Expression
Reading Accuracy & Comprehension
Reading Accuracy & Comprehension
Support for organizing and expressing ideas in writing. Therapy focuses on sentence structure, grammar, and composition skills to help individuals communicate their thoughts clearly on paper.
Social Communication / Pragmatics
Social Communication / Pragmatics
Social Communication / Pragmatics
Support for navigating social interactions, including understanding social cues, taking turns in conversation, and building meaningful connections. Therapy is individualized and respectful of different communication styles and preferences.
Enrichment & Skill Building
Social Communication / Pragmatics
Social Communication / Pragmatics
Support for strengthening communication skills beyond remediation. Sessions may focus on expanding vocabulary, building narrative skills, enhancing executive functioning, and supporting overall communication growth.
Caregiver Coaching
Social Communication / Pragmatics
Caregiver Coaching
Support for caregivers in understanding and strengthening their child’s communication in everyday life. Coaching focuses on practical, individualized strategies that can be naturally embedded into routines like play, meals, and daily interactions. Together, we build confidence in recognizing communication opportunities, responding in supp
Support for caregivers in understanding and strengthening their child’s communication in everyday life. Coaching focuses on practical, individualized strategies that can be naturally embedded into routines like play, meals, and daily interactions. Together, we build confidence in recognizing communication opportunities, responding in supportive ways, and fostering connection so progress continues well beyond the therapy session.