About Us

Speech Pathologists and Therapists

We are a team of passionate professionals, providing speech therapy for children and teens, as well as speech therapy for adults. We are dedicated to delivering the highest level of communication care – for clinical issues or communication coaching. We add optimism and care to our decades of experience and expertise in helping people achieve their communication goals! We work privately, deliver workshops and presentations, and we are at the forefront of research and advocacy – engaging speech pathologist professionals, individuals, and the public.

Multi-lingual – We speak English, Hebrew, Russian and Georgian

Phil Schneider

Phil Schneider, Ed.D. CCC-SLP is the founding partner of Schneider Speech Pathology. Recognized as a master clinician and teacher, he has been practicing and teaching for over 30 years. He holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Communication Disorders at Queens College.

Phil has been honored with the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Distinguished Clinician Award, the New York City Speech-Language- Hearing Association Professional Achievement Award, and the Queens College Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2004 he was named the Speech Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association, and in 2006 he was awarded the highest Honors of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Phil is a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America and has appeared on NBC, ABC and WOR-TV; he has presented more than 200 inspirational and innovative seminars across the United States and around the world.

The first documentary film he produced, “Transcending Stuttering: The Inside Story” aired on PBS Channel 13 in 2004, it has been viewed (free) online by tens-of-thousands of people worldwide, and it has become a valuable part of graduate course study nationwide. The second film is a sequel to the first, “Going with the Flow: A Guide to Transcending Stuttering.” His other publications include basic vocal physiology as well as applied clinical topics related to voice disorders, stuttering and principles of therapeutic change.

He continues to be active in developing new media projects to increase advocacy, understanding and the quality of care for people who stutter.

He enjoys roller-blading, hiking and spending time with his family (wife, sons and grandchildren.)

Uri Schneider

Uri Schneider M.A. CCC-SLP is a partner in Schneider Speech Pathology. Uri is recognized as a highly skilled clinician and an engaging educator; known for his broad range of professional experience, his passionate commitment to people and the profession, and his hallmark characteristics of creativity, sensitivity and positive spirit.

Uri specializes in stuttering, voice, learning and speech improvement; working with both children and adults. Uri also serves as an educational consultant for families and institutions seeking to individualize the learning experience and increase the success of each learner. Uri has presented at professional seminars and workshops nationwide and abroad; he has published articles on the topics of stuttering, learning and personal and professional communication; and he co-directed and co-produced “Transcending Stuttering: The Inside Story” and “Going with the Flow: A Guide to Transcending Stuttering”. Uri is an active member and contributor to local, national and international professional organizations (ASHA, Special Interest Divisions for Fluency and Voice, NSA, SFA, NYSSLHA, LISHA, NYC Voice Group, ISHLA and AMBI). Uri also serves on the Health Advisory Committee of Worldwide B’Above Headstart.

His latest projects include fostering online platforms for delivering services, self-help and professional development through social media and Skype, as well as developing and implementing a program to measure and increase academic achievement in post-high-school gap-year programs in Israel.

Uri received his BA in Linguistics and Communication Disorders and Business, and his MA in Speech-Language Pathology from Queens College, CUNY. He graduated Magna Cum Laude, and he was awarded the prestigious Mitsui USA Scholarship.

Uri’s past work experience includes diverse positions in corporate media training at Virgil Scudder & Associates, the New York City Department of Education, Lenox Hill hospital, the Summit School and as a private practitioner and consultant. He has worked with professionals in corporate and business sectors, as well as parents, children, teens and adults. He has helped people become skilled presenters, and he has helped people progress in the face of stuttering, voice problems, learning issues (including dyslexia, ADHD, language learning issues, Asperger’s Syndrome, Auditory Processing Disorder, etc.).

In addition to his professional achievements, Uri is an active member of the local and international Jewish community. He received rabbinical ordination at Beis Medrash L’Talmud. He is an active lay-leader in several organizations and projects; he is an Executive Board Members of the Union’s Young Leadership Cabinet Orthodox Union (OU), co-founder of KGHShuls (a broad-based community listserve of 3000+ members), and co-founder of Congregation Kehilas Ishei Yisrael, in addition to several other projects.

Uri enjoys mountain-biking, jumping-rope and spending time with his family (wife and four children).

Inga Barsky

Inga Barsky M.A. CCC-SLP is an associate in Schneider Speech Pathology. Inga completed all her formal training at Queens College, CUNY and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors in Linguistics and commuication disorder and a masters in speech-language pathology. Trained and mentored by Phil and Uri Schneider, Inga has spent years working alongside Uri Schneider as well as venturing into her own projects. Inga is known for her dynamic and creative treatment style, and her unyielding commitment to her clients’ holistic wellness.

Inga has over a decade of clinical experience working with a variety of ages and communicative disorders; ranging from speech to language, fluency and voice and specific diagnoses like verbal apraxia, feeding, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Professional experience includes assessment and treatment in Early Intervention, CPSE and Adult Rehabilitation. She has worked in various school settings and has implemented numerous innovative programs targeting feeding and pragmatic language development for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Inga is multicultural and fluent in English, Hebrew, Georgian and Russian.

Inga enjoys writing, dancing and raising her five children together with her husband.

Devora Salzman

Devora Salzman M.S. CCC-SLP is an associate in Schneider Speech Pathology. Devora completed her formal training at Adelphi University, and graduated with honors in academic excellence and as member of kappa delta pi. Trained and mentored by Phil and Uri Schneider, Devora has developed a professional reputation for her professional excellence and personal attributes of integrity, sensitivity and perseverance on her clients’ behalf.

Devora has extensive clinical experience working with clients of various ages and communicative disorders. Blending superior people skills with excellent clinical problem solving, her focus has included guiding clients with language, learning, fluency, and behavioral challenges including experience with diagnoses like stuttering, voice, learning disabilities, ADD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorders and PDD.

Devora enjoys outdoor sports and home decorating and she is actively involved in her children’s schools and the local community.  Her greatest pleasure is spending time with her husband and four children.  (She is also a proud mother of a child who stutters.)

Miriam Klapper

Miriam Klapper M.A. CCC-SLP is an associate in Schneider Speech Pathology.  Miriam completed her formal training at Queens College, receiving a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology following her undergraduate studies in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Stern College for Women.  Miriam is a dedicated professional who devotes herself to meet the needs of every client she encounters.  She finds particular satisfaction working with families.

Miriam has clinical experience working with a variety of ages and communicative disorders; ranging from speech to language and with specific diagnoses such as Down’s Syndrome, Asperger’s Syndrome and ADD/ADHD.  She has worked in various preschool and school settings both in America and in Israel.  Miriam has also created and implemented a curriculum for developing social skills for young school-age children with difficulties in social-pragmatic language.

Miriam is fluent in English and Hebrew.

Miriam lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel with her husband and four wonderful children.