Linda Bejoian, MS, CCC-SLP

Founder & Speech-Language Pathologist

Linda Bejoian is a certified speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience providing speech therapy to children and adults in New York City.

As the founder of Speech Matters, Linda specializes in evaluating and treating a wide range of speech and language disorders, with particular expertise in articulation, language development, oral motor function, and complex communication needs. Her approach focuses on helping clients build clear, confident communication skills that transfer into everyday life.

Education

• Master of Science, Rutgers University
• Bachelor of Arts, University at Buffalo
• Additional training at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Clinical Expertise

• Speech sound disorders, including articulation and phonology
• Language development and delays
• Oral motor and motor-based speech disorders
• Social communication and developmental differences
• Early childhood intervention

Professional Experience & Contributions

• Externship supervisor for graduate speech-language pathology programs
• Former Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
• Workshop presenter for dentists and speech-language pathologists at Columbia University, Harvard University, and Boston University
• Member of Voice Study Group for over 25 years

Research & Program Development

• Co-author of research conducted through Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions on speech production in a nonverbal adolescent with autism
• Founder and developer of The Language Garden School, a thematic, language-based program for children ages 3–5
• Creator of Mr. Wizard’s Thumbs Out, an educational program supporting children ages 3–8 in eliminating thumb sucking habits

“The video was very well done and the message was very clear. There is no doubt that it would be useful in assisting children with this particular problem.”
— Anthi Tsamtsouris, D.M.D.M.S., Tufts University

Additional Training & Recognition

• PROMPT Certified, motor-based speech therapy approach
• Awarded scholarship at Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Extensive experience supporting children with oral motor challenges and developmental differences