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Ms. Zahava Friedman, M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dr. Zahava Friedman is a speech language pathologist practicing in Pelham, MA. Dr. Friedman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Friedman evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Friedman helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
17 years
Experience
Ms. Zahava Friedman, M.A. CCC-SLP
- Pelham, MA
- San Diego State University
- Accepting new patients
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How can I tell if my daughter has speech issues?
We look for the R sound to emerge between the ages of 5-7. If at 6 there is no evidence that it's emerging at least in some contexts, it's a good idea to get some speech therapy. READ MORE
We look for the R sound to emerge between the ages of 5-7. If at 6 there is no evidence that it's emerging at least in some contexts, it's a good idea to get some speech therapy.
Should I be worried about my stutter?
Worry tends not to help anything, so I would advise you not to worry (even though I understand that is not always possible!). If you are concerned about your speech, I would seek READ MORE
Worry tends not to help anything, so I would advise you not to worry (even though I understand that is not always possible!). If you are concerned about your speech, I would seek a speech therapist who specializes in adult stuttering.
What causes children to have a delayed speech?
There are hundreds of reasons for late talking including neurological problems, developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, motor planning difficulties, and more. A speech READ MORE
There are hundreds of reasons for late talking including neurological problems, developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, motor planning difficulties, and more. A speech therapist would be able to evaluate your child and help you figure out what the problem is.
How can I tell if my baby has speech problems?
Definitely seek the help of a specialist. We expect kids to say first words by about 12 months, and combine words into little sentences by the age of 2. My website has developmental READ MORE
Definitely seek the help of a specialist. We expect kids to say first words by about 12 months, and combine words into little sentences by the age of 2. My website has developmental norms you can reference to see what is expected at what age. https://www.zahavafriedmanspeech.com/resources
My daughter has somewhat of a his when she talks. How can it be corrected?
Hello,
That's a great question. No, it is not too early. Speech therapy can start in the first year of life for some kids, depending on what's going on. A frontal lisp is typical READ MORE
Hello,
That's a great question. No, it is not too early. Speech therapy can start in the first year of life for some kids, depending on what's going on. A frontal lisp is typical until about 4.5 years old, then it needs to be addressed. It depends what kind of distortion she has on her S sound and what other speech error patterns are there. I have some resources on my website that show the development of speech sounds, you can check that out here: https://www.zahavafriedmanspeech.com/resources-1 (click "speech sounds developmental norms.") If you are in MA or CA, I can provide a free initial phone consultation to determine if therapy might be the right path for your daughter. If you are outside of those states, I would contact a local speech therapist.
Warm regards and happy new year!
Zahava
That's a great question. No, it is not too early. Speech therapy can start in the first year of life for some kids, depending on what's going on. A frontal lisp is typical until about 4.5 years old, then it needs to be addressed. It depends what kind of distortion she has on her S sound and what other speech error patterns are there. I have some resources on my website that show the development of speech sounds, you can check that out here: https://www.zahavafriedmanspeech.com/resources-1 (click "speech sounds developmental norms.") If you are in MA or CA, I can provide a free initial phone consultation to determine if therapy might be the right path for your daughter. If you are outside of those states, I would contact a local speech therapist.
Warm regards and happy new year!
Zahava
