WELCOME
I'm Nicole Kolenda, M.S., CCC-SLP--a pediatric speech pathologist and motor speech expert.
I'm Nicole — a pediatric speech-language pathologist passionate about helping children with motor speech challenges, especially Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I combine research, teaching, and hands-on therapy to support families and guide fellow clinicians. Whether you're here as a parent, professional, or student, my goal is to share practical, research-based tools that make a real difference in the lives of children with complex speech needs.
It is a profound honor to help children learn how to talk—that moment they realize they can move their articulators to sequence speech sounds and begin getting their point across verbally, that moment is magic.
My Story
Nicole is an accomplished pediatric speech-language pathologist with a specialization in motor speech disorders.
She serves as Lead SLP for an NIH-funded CAS treatment study at the NYU Motor Speech Lab and teaches as an adjunct professor at NYU. A recognized expert in DTTC, Nicole regularly presents at national conferences, bridging research and clinical practice. She’s also a proud mom, marathon runner, and breast cancer survivor.
NYU Motor Speech Lab
The NYU Motor Speech Lab is directed by Dr. Maria Grigos and is located in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU, 665 Broadway, 6th floor. Nicole joined the NYU Motor Speech Lab full-time as a Research Clinician in 2020.
Season 5 Coming Soon!
I’m so excited to share my 3 FAVORITE Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Resources—from differential diagnosis to goal writing and treatment. Use this guide for efficient clinical planning, goal writing, and implementing effective motor-based speech therapy for children with CAS.
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