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Can speech therapy help with tongue-tie?

My son is 3 years old and was diagnosed with tongue-tie when he was just 1 years old. The doctor told us that it would more than likely resolve itself, but now he's 3 and has...
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What is the difference between a speech therapist and a speech pathologist?

My child is being sent to a speech therapist rather than a pathologist to correct his speech. What's the difference between a speech therapist and speech pathologist?
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Does hearing loss affect your speech?

My mother's hearing is getting worse, and I noticed that she isn't talking right. Her words sound slurred. Is it possible for hearing loss to affect your speech?
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Can a speech pathologist help me with slurred words?

Sometimes I slur my words when I'm trying to convey something important. I think it's a nervous quirk, and I'm not really sure how to help it. Can a speech pathologist do this...
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What are some common language problems for children?

My child is having a hard time grasping how to pronounce certain words and understanding some meanings behind them. Is this a common problem that kids have, or should I take her...
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Should I be worried about my speech impairment?

I'm 18 years old, and I noticed that I talk rather fast and it causes me to have issues communicating what I want and need. I want to try and correct it, but I'm not sure if it's...
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How is speech delay treated in speech therapy?

My son was diagnosed with autism at 4 years old, and he's non-verbal. His doctors want us to go to a speech pathologist by our house for therapy. How would speech therapy help...
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How can I tell if my daughter has speech issues?

My 6-year-old daughter doesn't pronounce certain letters right, mainly her r's and w's. Should I give her time to grow out of her habits or take her to a pathologist? How should...
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Should I be worried about my stutter?

I'm 35 years old now, and I've had a stutter throughout my life. As a result, my speech is just poor and it's really troubling. But should I really be worried about my stutter...
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Why does autism affect speech?

My daughter was diagnosed with autism when she was five years old, and one of the symptoms that she presented with was a delay in her speech. Why does autism affect speech so...
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What causes children to have a delayed speech?

My son is almost 4 years old and still hasn't said his first word. Sometimes he makes noises, like he is going to talk, but then he doesn't. What usually causes children to have...
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How can I tell if my baby has speech problems?

I think my baby has speech problems. Right now, she's only making sounds but she's also a little over 2 years old. I feel like she should be talking. Should I continue to wait?...
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Can speech therapy help my stutter?

I tend to stutter a lot, and it has affected a large part of my life. I'm at the point where I know I need to get fixed, especially if I want to advance in my career. It's not...
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How long should speech therapy be after a stroke?

My grandfather had a stroke and is currently in speech therapy because of how it affected his speech. After a few months, he wants to stop going because he believes that he doesn't...
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What's speech therapy like for adults?

I took my child to speech therapy so many years ago, and I know they played games and such to help her speak. My mother now has to have speech therapy after suffering from a stroke,...
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How long does a speech therapy session last?

My daughter has to go to speech therapy after being diagnosed with autism. She hasn't gone yet because I still need to make the first appointment (we were just referred a few...
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My son is 3-years-old and isn't talking. What should I do?

My son is 3-years-old and he didn't say his first word yet at all. He's making small noises, but that's about it. Is there anything that we can do to help him? And also, could...
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My 6 year old has a speech problem. What do I do?

My 6-year-old daughter has a terrible lisp; she also has trouble pronouncing many words. What can I do to help her?
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