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Our team

COG was founded by two speech-language pathologists who saw a need for specialized, individualized, family-centered therapy. Today we're a team of 30+ speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, BCBAs and special education teachers who collaborate on every child's plan.

Our co-founders

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Carlye Gilbert

M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD | M.S., ABACo-Founder · Behavior Team Lead

Carlye is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with over six years of experience and a passion for helping children develop strong communication skills. She earned her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Hofstra University and her Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Touro University. She has worked across a range of therapy settings, including as a full-time speech therapist in Nassau County public schools.

With deep expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and extensive in-home experience, Carlye brings a dynamic, individualized approach to every session. In addition to speech therapy, Carlye also provides behavior therapy. Her background in behavior analysis allows her to integrate evidence-based behavioral strategies into neurodiversity-affirming, functional and engaging therapy.

  • AAC
  • Behavior & communication

Deanna Barry, M.A., CCC-SLP, PROMPT Certified

Co-Founder · PROMPT Team Lead

Deanna is a PROMPT Certified speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience supporting children and families through home-based services and CSE related services. She earned her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Hofstra University and is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming care that honors each child's unique communication profile.

She specializes in Gestalt Language Processing and AAC, and as lead of our PROMPT team she's involved in every step — evaluations, therapy planning and progress monitoring. Parent collaboration is at the heart of her work: she partners closely with families to support carryover and celebrate progress.

  • PROMPT
  • Gestalt Language Processing
  • AAC
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A strong team, working together

We don't hire just anyone. Every member of our team must fit our philosophy of neurodiversity-affirming, family-centered care — and they collaborate across disciplines so your child gets coordinated support. Every one of our ABA providers is also a special education teacher, bringing more training than the role requires.

Speech-Language PathologistsSpeech, language, feeding, AAC and PROMPT
Occupational TherapistsFine motor, sensory and daily-living skills
Physical TherapistsGross motor, balance, coordination and strength
BCBAs & ABA providersBehavior support and parent training — every ABA provider is also a special education teacher
Special Education TeachersIndividualized learning and school-readiness support

Find the right therapist for your child

We'll match your family with a clinician who fits your child's needs and schedule.

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