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Felix M. DiPalma, M.S., CCC is a certified, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who evaluates and treats all disorders of human communication. For thirty-five years, Felix M. DiPalma has been dedicated to improving the lives of his patients through customized therapeutic interventions designed to resolve their speech and language disorders.
With the knowledge, experience and dedication that come from being in private practice for over three decades, Felix M. DiPalma has also served as the head of speech pathology services at a prestigious center for neurologically impaired and emotionally disturbed children in central New Jersey. He has also administered his skills at centers for adult stroke victims, developmentally delayed individuals, and learning disabled children.
As a practitioner dedicated to improving quality of life through improved communication skills, Felix M. DiPalma has also assisted those with non-clinical needs. As a trained practitioner in the area of accent modification, he has helped American and foreign speakers of English achieve their goal of acquiring Standard American Dialect, including clergy from around the world who minister on Staten Island. Corporate executives have benefited immensely from the training they’ve received to improve the myriad of communication skills necessary for success and advancement in the business world. He has coached aspiring actors, both individuals and entire casts, in the speech techniques required of their art, and many of them can now be found on Broadway stages, in major motion pictures, and on network television. He has improved the public speaking skills of politicians, civic leaders, and officers of business and professional organizations. Felix M. DiPalma has taught interview skills to job and college applicants, and has very successfully served as interview coach for young women competing for scholarships within the Miss America Organization.
Education, Awards & Affiliations:
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Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology: Brooklyn College
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Speech-Language Pathologist License: University of the State of New York Education Department
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Certified Member
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New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Member
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New York City Speech Hearing Language Association: Member
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Recipient of several ASHA Awards for Continuing Education
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Fully credentialed by the State Education Departments of New York and New Jersey to service school children in each of those jurisdictions.
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WCBS Radio Communication Disorders Specialist: WCBS NEWSRADIO 880 NEW YORK
Felix M. DiPalma, M.S., CCC
144 Burton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 948-7381
felixmdipalma@mac.com
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