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Jena H. Casbon, MS CCC-SLP
Expertise
I am happy to answer any questions about speech, language, cognition and swallowing. I work primarily with adults, but will also take questions about pediatrics. Please note, my advice is NOT a substitute for an in-person clinical evaluation.
Experience in the area
I work full-time at a rehabilitation hospital in the Boston area. My experience is mainly with adult patients who have acquired communication and cognitive disorders as a result of strokes, brain injuries and neurological disorders such as MS, ALS and Parkinson's disease.
Organizations
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Massachusetts Brain Injury Assocation
Education/Credentials
B.A. Psychology and Sociology from Loyola University of New Orleans (2003) M.S. Communication Disorders from Emerson College (2005)
Awards and Honors
Partners In Excellence Award (2007) (Partners Healthcare System)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Clothier | 08/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| James | 07/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | My wife said you were right on ..... |
| Amy | 06/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Alyssa | 03/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Julie | 01/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | What a wonderful answer! Thank you so ..... |
Recent Answers from Jena H. Casbon, MS CCC-SLP
2009-09-01 speech delay:
Sarah, Don't worry just yet. Keep in mind that there is a tremendous amount of variability in meeting milestones (and boys are usually slower to meet them!) Cooing, babbling, general vocalizations should
2009-07-02 Mixed up words while typing:
James, Thank you so much for your question! This is a very common problem that I have plenty of familiarity with treating. Your issue really boils down to attention. Now, I'm not saying that you have
2009-06-19 very early signs of stuttering in toddler with strong familial history of persistent stutter:
Amy, Thank you for your question! It sounds like your younger son is at risk of having a fluency disorder based on his family history. Given that he is newly verbal, the sounds/words that he is saying
2009-05-19 Me again, more questions for story :D:
Caren, Oooh! Difficult question. The issue with people who know several languages is that each language seems to be somewhat stored in different parts of the brain. The left hemisphere is responsible
2009-03-19 speaking nerves/volume:
Alyssa, Sounds like you get very nervous when you're talking! This type of anxiety can make even casual social interactions very difficult so I think you're smart to begin taking steps to address this
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