Welcome

Christina Slater, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, is a New York State licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist practicing in Astoria, Queens. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science and Linguistics with minors in Spanish and Disabilities Studies from the University of Delaware, and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Brooklyn College. During her graduate experience at Brooklyn College, Christina was awarded a graduate fellowship and instructed undergraduate courses focused on educating future pedagogues about the pivotal role of speech-language pathologists in both private and educational settings.

Currently a tenured speech-language pathologist within the New York City Department of Education, Christina possesses extensive clinical experience serving diverse pediatric and adult populations. She holds professional certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) alongside her ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Her comprehensive clinical expertise spans the assessment and therapeutic intervention of individuals presenting with autism spectrum disorder, expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation and phonological deficits, social-pragmatic disorders, selective mutism, cognitive impairments, literacy disabilities, and hearing impairments. Grounded in a client-centered, developmental approach, Christina is dedicated to conducting comprehensive evaluations and designing highly individualized treatment plans that foster meaningful communicative growth.

A Child-Directed Approach

Christina provides intervention specifically to meet individual needs, promote functional communication, and foster meaningful interactions. She utilizes holistic, and child-directed approach based on evidence-based practice, individual strengths, interests, learning style, and cultural experiences. Christina values multicultural aspects of communication disorders and appropriate service delivery to culturally and linguistically diverse populations. In addition, she frequently collaborates with parents/caregivers as active members of the treatment process, as well as, other professionals such as PTs, OTs, pediatricians, ENTs, dentists, orthodontists, teachers, and psychologists.

Client Testimonials

“Christina has been an absolute blessing to our family and an incredible speech-language pathologist for our 4-year-old son, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. From the moment we met her, Christina's warmth, patience, and kindness shone through, and we knew she would support our son's growth and development. Her child-directed approach has been transformative, meeting our son exactly where he is and tailoring each session to his unique interests and needs. She has an incredible ability to make therapy fun and engaging, which has allowed our son to grow not only in his communication skills but in all areas of his development. Christina's flexibility and willingness to adapt her strategies have made such a difference, ensuring that progress happens at our son's pace. Thanks to her dedication, our son has made strides we never imagined possible, and we will forever be grateful for the profound impact she has had on our lives."

Carmen M.
"Christina has been an amazing speech-language pathologist for our 2.5-year-old daughter, who has an expressive and receptive language delay. From day one, Christina’s friendly nature, patience, and support made us feel completely at ease. Her child-directed approach is truly remarkable—she meets our daughter on her level, following her interests to create engaging and meaningful learning. We highly recommend her services to any parent/caregiver who wants to guarantee their child's ability progress and develop."

Jen L.
"Over the past three years, Christina has had a profound impact on my son’s growth both academically and personally. During his transition to middle school, Henry struggled with confidence and communication, but through Christina’s patience, encouragement, and genuine care, he found his voice. She creates a supportive environment where students feel respected and motivated, and her consistent communication with families made us feel truly involved. Because of her dedication, Henry gained not only stronger communication skills, but also confidence that extends far beyond the classroom. Our family is deeply grateful for the lasting impact Christina has had."

Wendy D.