we support a variety of communication profiles

Speech-language therapy specifically curated to your goals

Whether your child is exhibiting difficulties in communication, struggling with peer interactions or academic work, or you are seeking support with a particular diagnosis such as autism, apraxia, or Down syndrome, we have services created just for you.

HERE AT MMTA, COMMUNICATION HAS NO LIMITS

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HERE AT MMTA, COMMUNICATION HAS NO LIMITS ❀

Does this sound familiar?

  • You don’t understand why your child isn’t talking yet or they say many words, but nobody understands them but you

  • You watch your child struggle to make friends, and no amount of play dates or after-school activities have helped

  • You see needs in your child or teen that educators and therapists don’t see or don’t take seriously, wasting precious teaching time

  • The therapy your child has experienced seems like it just skims the surface, and your child isn’t making meaningful progress

What if instead…

  • You had someone who took the time to “get” your child and provided consistent and effective therapy that targeted their areas of need

  • You had a team of therapists who knew how to break down skills and think outside the box to teach them in a way that made sense to your child

  • You had a therapist with expertise in the realm of speech and language but who also knew that connection, fun, and shared laughter were the basis for progress

at mmta WE specialize in social language

We believe that social connection lays the groundwork for learning effective communication

At MMTA, we create a supportive and fun atmosphere where our clients of all ages can engage in real social interactions to improve their communication skills. We understand that everyone learns differently so we customize our therapy methods to fit each individual's unique style. We believe that building self-confidence is paramount, and we're here to nurture that growth every step of the way.

  • "There is not enough space, or even enough words to describe what Lynn Medley did for our family"

    Nineteen years ago, my oldest son was 18 months old, not talking, obsessed with garage doors and steps, escalators and elevators and loved things that went up and went down. Though he was pointing, and referencing, he was not talking, not putting words together, seemed frustrated, and certain environments seemed to overwhelm him. I really needed a quarterback, a plan, and a team of people. Lynn Medley to the rescue. Meeting our son, she quickly was able to size up the problem. And so, week after week, Lynn worked with our son, and us, so that we could work with him at home in between sessions. She spearheaded communication amongst the other therapists that we employed, sometimes working through and anticipating issues before they became issues teasing through questions or what was the best approach. She could see his many strengths and was confident we would be able to leverage them well to help him reach his full potential. Now, every time I am with him and his amazing friends, and I get to see what an amazing friend he is, and how much he is loved, I think of her again and thank her. My son has been awarded every opportunity to reach his full potential. With all that he has accomplished, we know there is more to come, as there are no limits. Certainly, no limits to what he views as possible, and all of this is because of Lynn Medley.

    DOROTHY POTASH

  • "Jan and her team are extremely knowledgeable speech therapists who think creatively to help students achieve great outcomes."

    As a Director of a private school for students with Autism, Jan Mesaric and I have worked together in a professional capacity as she and her therapists provide speech therapy for the students at Capstone Academy. Jan is an extremely diligent mentor and coach for all of the therapists that MMTA employs. She spends a great deal of time training and supporting them clinically and also in working as members of an interdisciplinary team at Capstone Academy. All of the MMTA therapists that work at Capstone Academy are extremely collaborative, professional, and caring clinicians. They work very well as members of an interdisciplinary team in an ABA school, and are a wonderful asset to our program and students. I highly recommend their therapeutic or consultative services to a parent or a school looking for speech therapists who are extremely knowledgeable and caring and who will help their child or student(s) make great progress!

    AMANDA FLAVELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAPSTONE ACADEMY

  • "My son continues to make great progress towards his goals"

    My 11 year old son, who has a dual diagnosis, has received speech and language therapy with MMTA for over five years. He also received speech therapy prior to us joining MMTA. While his speech greatly improved with his former therapists, as he got older, we realized that he needed a more specialized approach that would also focus on improving his pragmatic/conversational skills. His therapist, Alexa, is simply wonderful. My son also struggles with anxiety, but she patiently problem solves with him when he's feeling overwhelmed. He continues to make great progress towards his goals. We are very grateful for her and the entire MMTA staff. Thank you!

    MELISSA PLAPPERT

  • "MMTA constantly finds ways to keep my child engaged!"

    We have been a client of MMTA for over 6 years. They have worked wonders for my daughter. The staff is amazing. They constantly find ways to keep the child engaged and motivated during therapy. They have a special way of entering your child’s world to make therapy fun and successful. My daughter would not be where she is today without MMTA!!

    TRACEY AUGUSIN

  • "My daughter looks forward to seeing her speech therapist"

    Our daughter always looks forward to seeing her MMTA therapist, who ensures speech therapy is tailored, fun, and relevant for her. The work they do is designed to support and supplement her goals at school and home, and she's developed verbal and AAC device skills that are noticeably helping her schoolwork and friendships.

    BETSY HALL

  • “Janice Mesaric and the MMTA team have made such a difference in my daughter’s life!”

    My daughter has a diagnosis of ASD and has been a client of MMTA since June 2019. The strides she has made with her speech and communication continue to be significant under the lead of Janice Mesaric and the support of the MMTA team. The program through MMTA has been successful for my daughter because MMTA views the “whole child”. MMTA has worked closely with my daughter’s school team and other private therapists to ensure approach and goals have been consistent to help her succeed. I would highly recommend MMTA to anyone seeking services.

    LARISSA BERKOWITZ

  • "I knew from the first moment I spoke with Lynn and her team, my son was in excellent hands."

    I was referred to MMTA for an independent speech and language evaluation for our 16yo son. I was so impressed at the detail and insight that the evaluation report provided us about our son. Lynn and her team took the time to explain all aspects of the report and their findings. The report was so comprehensive and provided us with a great deal of knowledge on how Ryan learns and what to do to help him reach his fullest potential. He has been making such amazing progress since getting the evaluation results. Due to the high level of professionalism and clinical expertise provided by Lynn and her team, we have been able to see our son flourish in an environment that is truly the best for his success in life.

    DANIELLE REITINGER

  • "MMTA has played a crucial role in shaping our son's social communication skills."

    Whether it's honing his conversational skills or giving him the tools to confidently navigate social situations, the therapists' expertise has made a real impact. What really stands out about MMTA is their commitment to ongoing progress. As our son achieves goals, they adapt strategies to meet his evolving needs. The therapists' dedication to his unique needs is clear, creating a dynamic and effective partnership. MMTA has been a cornerstone in our son's development, continually contributing to improved communication and social abilities. Their innovative strategies not only set a solid foundation but also positioned our son for ongoing growth in the area of social communication.

    KEVIN AND PATTIE MOOR

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

We provide services and resources for families, professionals, and educators

  • Speech Therapy

    We offer individualized Speech-Language Therapy, Social Skills + Social Coaching Group Therapy, and Speech-Language Therapy Intensive Sessions to accelerate progress in a short timeframe

  • Evaluations

    We offer both Speech-Language Evaluations and Social Communication Evaluations that identify and provide diagnoses and recommendations for services, skills, and strategies

  • Consultations

    We provide consultations to families, schools, and districts, offering observations, IEP support, classroom programming guidance, team consultations, and meeting attendance

  • AAC Services

    We offer robust Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations, device programming, consultation, and training to educational and/or home-based teams

  • Lectures & Workshops

    We offer a variety of lectures and workshops to families, professionals, and educators that cover topics such as autism, social cognition, motor speech, apraxia, and so much more

  • Expert Witness

    We provide consultation and testimony support to legal teams at educational hearings, evaluating our involvement on a case by case basis and in close contact with the participating attorney

meet the founders

Lynn Medley & Jan Mesaric

Our story started in 1995 when Jan, a college intern, met Lynn, the first speech therapist at the Kennedy Krieger’s Institute Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) in Baltimore, MD. We worked together there in many capacities until 2002, at which point we pursued separate paths before reuniting in 2005 in the greater Philadelphia area to establish MMTA.

We have proudly built a team of multi-talented speech-language pathologists committed to delivering expert, compassionate, and innovative evaluation, therapy, training, and consulting services. Our services tailor an array of methodologies to help clients (and their teams) with a range of communication abilities meet their goals of communication and social connection.  With exceptional training and over 30 years of experience in autism and additional focuses in apraxia, AAC, and Down syndrome, we strive to be a trusted partner, mentor, and ally in creating a learning environment where fun and expertise build meaningful progress.

402

families served

232

evaluations written

80

combined years experience

19

years in practice
THE MMTA SOCIAL COACHING APPROACH

Join us for our Teen Social Coaching Summer Groups

For conversational middle schoolers, high schoolers, and young adults up to 22 years old. We offer a 4-day summer social group program with 90-minutes of daily group coaching, combined with 15-minutes of daily 1:1 individualized teaching. Each group will have 4-8 participants, and groupings are made by age and/or social language levels.