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Nancy Calamusa, MA, CCC-SLP

• Country: United States of America

Biography:

Nancy Calamusa, MA, CCC-SLP, is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with close to 4 decades of experience in neonatal-pediatric care. Specializing in the assessment and treatment of feeding & swallowing disorders in neurologically impaired children, she is passionate about improving not only feeding & swallowing outcomes but helping to heal the whole child. Nancy earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Science from Rutgers University and received her master’s degree in Speech Pathology from Kean University. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and has multiple advanced level certifications for treatment of the pediatric patient. Nancy currently owns and operates New Jersey Pediatric Feeding Associates since its inception in 2005. Nancy recently closed her brick & mortar operation to pioneer the first global traveling intensive feeding/swallowing program specializing in children with pediatric brain injuries. She is licensed in 10 states and is registered to practice in 3 countries. Nancy developed the first intensive dysphagia program focusing on the role of neuroplasticity in feeding & swallowing while providing individualized therapy. Her goal is to promote safe exposure to oral eating while educating and training parents and caregivers to safely and confidently deliver feeding & swallowing therapy at home. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams globally to ensure holistic & unified care for the patient. Outside of her professional endeavors, Nancy enjoys advocating for children’s health and participating in community outreach programs.