Stamford, CT · Licensed in Connecticut & New York

When Other Approaches
Haven't Worked —
Christina's Method Does

A Columbia-trained speech-language pathologist with 18+ years of experience delivering specialized care in apraxia, feeding, and orofacial myology for children and adults who need more than conventional therapy.

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Columbia University M.S.
18+ Years Experience
Private Practice 14+ Years
Christina Skuburdis working with a young child in speech therapy

"Christina is an exceptional therapist! My granddaughter... we were told by 4 speech language pathologists including Yale that she will never talk..."

Kelce
Parent · Verified Review
Why Families Choose Christina

Credentials That Matter

Columbia University M.S.

Rigorous academic training from one of the world's premier institutions that underpins every clinical decision she makes.

18+ Years of Clinical Experience

More than 18 years in the field and over 14 years in private practice — a depth of expertise that makes a measurable difference in complex cases.

Licensed in CT & NY

Fully licensed in both Connecticut and New York, giving families on both sides of the border access to her highly specialized services.

PROMPT-Trained Specialist

Special training in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) — a tactile-kinesthetic approach for complex motor speech disorders.

Results Where Others Couldn't Help

Clients for whom traditional speech therapy has not produced results consistently achieve meaningful progress through Christina's specialized muscle-based method.

Genuinely Individualized Care

Every plan, every session, and every technique is customized to the individual — no cookie-cutter protocols, just focused, client-centered therapy.

Specialized Clinical Services

Comprehensive Care for Every Stage of Life

From toddlers to adults — Christina's muscle-based approach addresses the root causes, not just the symptoms.

Feeding therapy session
Core Specialty

Feeding Therapy

Addresses sensory and texture feeding difficulties, food refusal, selectivity, and rumination using evidence-based techniques families can carry into everyday life.

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Apraxia & Speech Disorders

Specialized treatment for apraxia of speech, CAS, dysarthria, stuttering, and neurological or motor-based speech disorders.

Orofacial Myology

Study and treatment of oral and facial muscles related to speech, chewing, swallowing, and overall health — including myofunctional therapy.

Language Disorders

Supports expressive language challenges — answering questions, telling stories, and building functional communication across a wide range of diagnoses.

Children's speech therapy

Autism Spectrum Evaluations & Therapy

Comprehensive assessments and individualized therapy programs for children on the autism spectrum, including those with Down syndrome and complex communication profiles.

Voice Therapy

Targeted therapy for vocal nodules and concerns with voice quality, pitch, clarity, and loudness — helping clients communicate with confidence.

Tongue-Tie & Myofunctional Therapy

Evaluation and treatment of tongue-tie, tongue thrusting, and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea through targeted oral-facial muscle retraining.

Oral Motor Therapy

Muscle-based intervention for oral motor delays affecting speech production, eating, and overall oral function — from toddlers through adulthood.

Clinical Approach

What Makes Christina's Method Different

A unique clinical blend that addresses the root causes of speech and feeding difficulties — not just the surface symptoms.

Apraxia Specialization

Deep expertise in CAS and oral apraxia — including neurological cases where traditional therapy has not produced results.

Feeding Therapy

Multisensory feeding techniques for texture aversions, food refusal, and sensory challenges — with practical strategies families reinforce at home.

Orofacial Myology

Targeted treatment of oral and facial muscles to improve speech, chewing, swallowing — including tongue-thrust and pediatric sleep apnea.

Sensory Integration

A signature clinical blend of orofacial myology and sensory integration that addresses the root causes of speech and feeding difficulties.

PROMPT-Trained Clinician

Special training in PROMPT — a tactile-kinesthetic approach proven effective for complex motor speech disorders that other methods can't reach.

Autism Spectrum Support

Comprehensive evaluations, individualized program plans, and ongoing therapy for children on the autism spectrum with co-occurring speech and language delays.

Dual-State Licensed

Fully licensed to practice in both Connecticut (Lic. 18.003024) and New York (Lic. 58 009912) for comprehensive reach and accountability.

Truly Individualized Plans

Every evaluation, goal, and session is designed around the individual — never a generic protocol — for faster, more lasting progress.

Christina Skuburdis, M.S., CCC/SLP — Stamford Speech Therapy
18+
Years of
Clinical Experience
M.S.
Columbia
University
About Christina

Built on Belief That Every Individual Deserves More

Stamford Speech Therapy was founded on a belief that every individual — regardless of how complex their profile or how many clinicians they've seen — deserves a therapy experience built entirely around them. Christina Skuburdis, M.S., CCC/SLP, holds a Master of Science from Columbia University and has spent more than 18 years developing a clinical approach that reaches where conventional speech therapy often cannot.

Christina's method is rooted in a unique combination of orofacial myology and sensory integration — a muscle-based framework that treats not just the visible symptoms but the underlying causes of speech, feeding, and language difficulties. She brings specialized training in PROMPT, oral-motor and feeding therapy, and orofacial techniques to clients ranging from toddlers to adults.

Licensed in both Connecticut and New York, Christina operates a private practice where every case receives the focused, individualized attention it deserves. From a child learning to accept new textures at the table to an adult regaining confidence in their voice — the goal is always the same: real progress, lasting change, and a clear path forward.

M.S., CCC/SLP — Columbia University
CT License: 18.003024
NY License: 58 009912
PROMPT Trained Specialist
Special training in SI & Orofacial
14+ years in private practice
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How It Works

Your Path to Real Progress

A clear, structured process built entirely around your child's unique needs — from first call to lasting results.

1

Initial Screening

A focused consultation to understand your concerns and determine if a comprehensive evaluation is the right next step.

2

Comprehensive Evaluation

A thorough assessment of speech, language, oral motor function, feeding, and sensory processing to identify root causes.

3

Individualized Plan

Christina develops a targeted therapy plan built specifically around each client's diagnosis, goals, and learning style.

4

Specialized Sessions

Hands-on sessions using orofacial myology, sensory integration, and PROMPT — continuously adjusted as the client progresses.

5

Family Guidance

Christina equips parents and caregivers with practical techniques to reinforce progress between sessions, at home.

What Families Say

Stories of Real Progress

"Christina is an exceptional therapist! My granddaughter who was not talking at 3, we were told by 4 speech language pathologists including Yale that she will never talk and we will need to get a communication device... Christina proved them all wrong."

Kelce
January 2017

"This was one of the best and most productive experiences we've had!!!! Christina's gentle good nature and deft approach created such a nurturing, positive environment — that the results are self evident."

Tom
April 2017

"I've never met such a highly enthusiastic therapist that has taught me so much in working with kids with special needs... I worked with a 5 year old Down syndrome child who didn't talk. I sat in on a session and was completely blown away."

Rafaela
December 2017
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Christina specializes in apraxia (including childhood apraxia of speech), orofacial myology, feeding difficulties, oral motor disorders, language delays, voice disorders, stuttering, dysarthria, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, tongue-tie (ankyloglossia), myofunctional disorders, and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

Apraxia is a neurological disorder that makes it extremely difficult to perform the precise motor movements required for speech — even when the muscles themselves are healthy. It requires specialized treatment that goes well beyond conventional speech therapy approaches.

Orofacial myology is the study and treatment of oral and facial muscles as they relate to speech, chewing, swallowing, dentition, and overall health. Christina uses a unique combination of orofacial myology and sensory integration to help clients speak better, eat better, and function more comfortably in daily life.

There is currently no known cure for CAS. However, with intensive, targeted therapy using the right specialized approach, children can achieve significant and lasting progress — often far beyond what families were initially told to expect.

No. MRI scans cannot detect the neurological differences associated with apraxia of speech. Diagnosis requires a comprehensive evaluation by a speech-language pathologist with specific expertise in motor speech disorders.

Yes. While Christina works extensively with toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, she also provides speech, language, feeding, voice, and orofacial myology services for adult clients.

Christina's muscle-based approach — combining orofacial myology and sensory integration — targets the underlying causes of speech and feeding disorders, not just the surface-level symptoms. This method is particularly effective for clients who have not responded to conventional therapeutic approaches.

Call Christina directly at (203) 849-0021 to ask questions or schedule an initial screening. She recommends beginning with an evaluation to determine whether a comprehensive speech-language assessment is the right fit for your or your child's needs.

Ready to Begin?

Take the First Step Toward Real Progress

Christina recommends starting with an initial consultation to understand your concerns and determine the best path forward. Call today to ask questions or schedule your screening — no obligation, just answers.

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Location
2043 Bedford St
Stamford, CT 06905
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Phone
(203) 849-0021
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Licenses
Connecticut Lic. 18.003024
New York Lic. 58 009912
Christina Skuburdis, M.S., CCC/SLP
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