Speech Disorders/Expert Profile

Janice S., M.S. CCC-SLP

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 01/06/2010
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

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 1
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 167
  • Volunteer Since 2008-06-04
  • Prestige Points 2260

Recent Reviews from Users

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Marissa11/13/0910101010Thank you so much for your quick .....
Jennifer11/13/09109 1010Thank You.
Mimi11/03/098 8 1010 
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Recent Answers from Janice S., M.S. CCC-SLP

2009-11-13 7 yo who has started to have dysfluencies:

Thanks for the follow up. I definitely recommend that he have a full evaluation. I know that you really want this to be something he may grow out of and that you really want it to be a reaction to everything

2009-11-12 19 month old possible speech delay:

Hi Marissa. I have not personally evaluated your daughter so I am not certain about her exact skill level. However, based on what you have provided, it sounds like she's got some great age appropriate

2009-11-11 7 yo who has started to have dysfluencies:

Hi Jennifer. Thank you for your email and information. As I have not personally met your son and cannot assess his skills I cannot determine from the information written as to whether your son's disfluency

2009-11-10 4 year old repeats last syllable:

Hi Kylie. thank you for your question. I recommend that you contact your school to request the school speech pathologist assess him. Provide the information that you have provided me. It may be that

2009-11-09 mouthing words:

Hi Yvonne. Unfortunately because I have not met this child personally or have enough information about his background, I cannot answer your question. My initial response is to have his hearing assessed

 

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