Ellen McSpadden, MA, CCC-SLP, CAS

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Speech Pathologist
Haddonfield, New Jersey
21 years of experience
About me

Ellen McSpadden, the President and Lead Therapist at Cheerful Chatter Speech-Language Services, had dedicated her career to helping children struggling with childhood apraxia of speech, social skills, reading, and spelling difficulties. With advanced trainings in hand and a love for fun therapy activities, she has helped countless children find their voice and move forward in life.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Zoology (1999)

Masters in Speech and Hearing Sciences (2003)

Certification and training

PEERS Social Skills for Adolescents and Young Adults (2016)

DTTC (2020)

PROMPT (2017)

Memberships and affiliations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association

Credentials
CCC-SLP MA
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Service introduction

Cheerful Chatter is a speciality practice dedicated to improving the lives of those struggling with speech clarity, early literacy, and social skill development. Through a wide range of services ranging from Mommy-and-Me groups for early literacy skills to individualized therapy, we can match a family's needs with the services most appropriate for them.

Packages
Mommy-and-Me Group for Pre-Reading Skills
the ART of reading... our fun-filled group for preschoolers... is designed to strengthen a child's pre-reading skills so they're ready for kindergarten. Activities include adult-assisted art activities, storytime, and open play. While the kids are in the playroom, parents are invited to relax and get to know each other in our parent lounge. Open to mommies and all other caregivers. Per Class: $35 Monthly Subscription (includes 4 classes): $115 Subscription holders may enjoy additional groups for $20 each.
$115.00
USD Flat rate
PEERS Social Skills Class for 2nd-5th Graders
PEERS... the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills... is a well researched social skills program with the evidence to back it up! Designed for children with at or near-average language skills who struggle to have conversations or to make and keep friends, PEERS uses concrete lessons, in-class social coaching, real-world carryover activities, and parent training to teach children the nitty-gritty details that are so often glossed over. Discounted Screening: $65 (good through 1/31/2023) Discounted Enrollment: $977.50 (good with coupon code BB230301A)
$977.50
USD Flat rate
PEERS Social Skills Class for Middle & High School Students
PEERS... the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills... is a well researched social skills program with the evidence to back it up! Designed for children with at or near-average language skills who struggle to have conversations or to make and keep friends, PEERS uses concrete lessons, in-class social coaching, real-world carryover activities, and parent training to teach children the nitty-gritty details that are so often glossed over. Discounted Screening: $65 (good through 1/31/2023) Discounted Enrollment: $1955 (good with coupon code BB230301A)
$1,955.00
USD Flat rate
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