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Meet Our Team

We are a team of 5 Speech-Language Pathologists, who love what we do!

Shaina Rotstein, M.A., CCC-SLP
Director

Shaina is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, working with children across a wide range of communication profiles. She is ASHA certified and licensed in New York. For the past 13 years, she has served as the director and owner of Talk of the Town, where she is deeply committed to knowing each family and supporting them throughout their journey. Shaina’s approach is rooted in her strong belief in meaningful connection—her commitment to building relationships with each child is a driving force behind her therapy. Her clinical interests include establishing spoken language in nonverbal children, supporting children on the Autism Spectrum in becoming more natural and effective communicators, and helping adolescents with social pragmatic challenges successfully navigate their social world. She has advanced training in several specialized treatment approaches, including Sounds in Motion, LSVT certification, PROMPT, advanced training in DTTC for children with apraxia of speech, and is certified in the UCLA PEERS model for adolescent social skills. Shaina integrates these evidence-based methodologies to create individualized, dynamic therapy plans that meet each child’s unique needs.
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Brianna DeLiso, M.A., CCC-SLP

Kristina Alduino, M.S., CCC-SLP

Brianna is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist who enjoys collaborating with the families and professional teams of the children she services. Prior to joining the Talk of The Town team, Brianna honed her skill set working in schools, homes, and outpatient clinics providing treatment to children presenting with an array of disorders including, but not limited to, Cognitive Deficits, Executive Functioning deficits, and Expressive and Receptive Language Delay. She has experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Apraxia of Speech, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Brianna’s warmth and energy make learning fun and motivating and fosters success in each child. Brianna received her M.A. from Montclair State University and holds licensure in New York.
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Kristina is an ASHA- certified Speech- Language Pathologist who is passionate about providing individualized services to help each child to meet their greatest communicative potential. She has worked with individuals with a broad range of needs, including pragmatics, cognition/
executive functioning, expressive and receptive language, articulation and phonology, feeding/swallowing, and literacy. Kristina has worked in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and remote learning. She has worked with individuals aged 2 - 18+, with a vast range of communicative profiles and diagnoses, not limited to Autism Spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, Apraxia of Speech, and intellectual disability. Kristina earned her Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences at SUNY New Paltz, and is licensed to practice in New York State.
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Nicole Taccariello, M.S, CCC-SLP

Nicole is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, committed to building trusting relationships with her patients and creating lasting connections to encourage an effective therapeutic environment. She has experience working with children with a range of communication disorders, including expressive & receptive language, articulation & phonology and feeding/swallowing. She has experience working closely with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the early intervention and outpatient setting. Nicole earned her BA in Communication Science Disorders and Human Development & Family Studies from the University of Connecticut and her MS in Speech-Language Pathology from New York Medical College. She is licensed to practice in both New York and Connecticut. Nicole is motivated to meet each child's specific needs and make speech therapy a fun and enjoyable experience for the children she treats. Outside of Talk of the Town, Nicole enjoys baking, painting, spending time with her family and going on hikes across the Hudson Valley. Click here to read Nicole's testimonials.

Blaine Taub, M.S., CCC-SLP

Blaine is an ASHA-certified, New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist passionate about helping children develop the communication skills they need to connect, learn, and thrive. She is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based therapy that is engaging, functional, and centered around each child's unique strengths and goals. Blaine earned her BA from Ithaca College and her MA from New York Medical College. She has more than three years of experience working with children with speech-language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, as well as over five years of experience treating adults in the sub-acute rehabilitation setting. Her diverse clinical background provides a broad perspective and strong clinical foundation for every therapy session. She is a Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) trained clinician and has advanced training in the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) approach for childhood apraxia of speech. Blaine believes that meaningful progress is built through strong partnerships with families. She values open communication, collaboration, and empowering caregivers with the knowledge and strategies to support their child's communication beyond the therapy room. Through a warm, supportive, and play-based environment, she helps children build confidence, form meaningful connections, and strengthen their communication skills so they can carry those successes into everyday life. Click here to read Blaine's testimonials.

Megan Angiolillo, M.S., CCC-SLP

Megan is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a commitment to bringing compassionate speech therapy to every child she treats. She has experience working with children with a range of communication disorders, including expressive & receptive language, articulation & phonology, pragmatics, and feeding/swallowing. She has treated special populations such as auditory processing, hearing impairments, motor speech disorders, literacy, and dual language learners. Megan also has considerable experience working closely with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in both the public and private school settings. Megan earned her BS in Behavioral Science at York College of Pennsylvania and her MS in Communication Disorders from Southern Connecticut State University. She is licensed to practice in both New York and Connecticut. Megan runs the Parent as Partners Mommy and Me Classes along with preschool programs offered at Talk of The Town.