Speech Disorders/Expert Profile

Janice S., M.S. CCC-SLP

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 06/18/2012
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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al04/19/12101010 
Beverly Baughman04/18/12101010Thanks for the answer and the speed .....
Christina02/24/12101010Thank you, you said everything I thought .....
Ruth02/24/12101010Thanks for your comments. I'll look into .....
Granit02/13/12101010Thank you, your was advice was very .....

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

2012-04-18 speech:

Hi Al, thank you for your question.  If this is a new issue, I would suggest you make an appointment with your primary care physician for a full work up.  This is something I recommend for all adults who

2012-04-17 3 grandchildren with congenital afasia:

Hi Beverly, Thank you for your question.  Congenital aphasia is no longer a diagnosis that is used in speech pathology.  The term has been replaced by a number of diagnoses that are appropriate to the

2012-03-07 lateral /sh, ch, j/:

Hi Lisa, I'll try my best.  So, I will give a bunch of ideas you can take a look at which ones are appropriate or applicable, because I still don't have all of his information and don't have a full picture

2012-03-07 stuttering/ extra sentince:

Hi Clint.  Thank you for your email.  If this is something that he has always been doing and not a new pattern, I suggest that your son schedule and appointment with a speech language pathologist (SLP)

2012-02-24 Speedy Recovery or Just Enough to Dump?:

Hi Christina.  Since I have not personally evaluated your child, I canot be too specific.  However, based on the information you have provided, I will try to point you in the right direction.    29th percentile

 

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