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Janice S., M.S. CCC-SLP

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Expertise

I can answer questions related to speech, language, cognition and swallowing/feeding disorders in the pediatric to adult population. I can answer questions related to congenital as well as acquired disorders. I cannot evaluate a person via the computer, however I can provide general information regarding a wide variety of speech/language/learning/cognition/swallowing deficits.

Experience in the area

I have 18 yrs. of experience in pediatrics, adult and neonatal populations. I have worked in outpatient settings, acute hospital settings, intensive care, rehabilitation, home care, private practice, and skilled nursing facilities. I have worked with tracheostomy/ventilator dependent patients and medically complicated adults and children.

Organizations

ASHA certified and state certified since 1990

Education/Credentials

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology; B.S. in Communication Disorders

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Recent Answers from Janice S., M.S. CCC-SLP

2012-02-02 hi:

Thank you for the follow up.  You had not mentioned her medical diagnosis in the first post.  I would definitely make an appointment with her doctor for a physical and describe to him her changes.  Again

2012-02-01 3 years old sister having heavy tongue:

Hi Wael,  thank you for your question.  From your description, it sounds like your sister had "normal" speech until 10 days ago when she started to have difficulty speaking.  Any time there is a change

2012-01-26 Missing letters in speech:

Hi Chris,  There are many reasons why someone has an articulation error.  Without knowing the individual situation I cannot give a specific reason as to why the individual may be having difficulty with

2011-12-10 Speech disorder:

Hi David.  Sorry for the delay, I have had intermittent internet access for a while, finally it is fixed!   Thank you for your question. As I have not personally evaluated your brother, I cannot be specific

2011-08-31 speecf delay:

Hi, thank you for your question.  Based on the information you have provided me, I would recommend that you do the following:  Contact your school system's department of special education and request a

 

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