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Alexander Rona

Rona Alexander
Ph.D, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, C/NDTA

A longtime member of the Education Resources faculty and an accomplished author, Rona Alexander is a speech-language pathologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of oral motor, feeding/swallowing, and respiratory-phonatory function in infants and children with neuromotor involvement.

Dr. Alexander is a qualified speech instructor in Neuro-Developmental Treatment, delivering expert clinical knowledge and a personable instructive style through her basic pediatric and advanced NDT courses. She is a co-author of the book, Normal Development of Functional Motor Skills: The First Year of Life, and co-developer of The ABCs of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing. She also has served as a member of the ASHA Steering Committee for Special Interest Division 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.

Dr. Alexander maintains a private practice, provides consultation services and conducts workshops on oral motor, feeding/swallowing, and respiratory coordination development, assessment, and treatment.

Rona's courses:

Assessment and Treatment of Children with Oral Motor, Feeding/Swallowing and Respiratory Function Challenges – Children with Neuromotor Involvement

What course participants say:

“Rona is a wonderful presenter with volumes of knowledge and experience who is very personable with a great sense of humor.”
Angela O’Brian OT

“The Clinical and diagnostic insights that Rona presents make the course a must for a SLP. She will hold your interest and attention!”
Roberta Burgia SLP

“Rona presented incredible information that relates to all disciplines. She taught fantastic strategies for efficient everyday practice.”
Brian C. Perkowski, PT.

“Rona is an excellent speaker with a wealth of up to date, functional information. One of the best courses I have attended.”
Erica K. Wentzel, MOT, OTR/L