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Mrs. Brittany N. Monroy
Speech-Language Pathologist
Brittany Monroy, M.C.D., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and is licensed to practice in the state of Florida. She primarily works with pediatric patients and specializes in the following areas: autism spectrum disorder, early intervention, early language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, and fluency disorders. Brittany is passionate about her career and the kids and families she works with.
Mrs. Brittany N. Monroy
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Accepting new patients
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Why is my 4 year old son still unable to speak fluently?
It sounds like your son may have a speech fluency disorder. I would recommend getting your son a speech evaluation to determine if speech therapy is warranted; especially since READ MORE
It sounds like your son may have a speech fluency disorder. I would recommend getting your son a speech evaluation to determine if speech therapy is warranted; especially since he appears to be getting flustered.
Why do I stutter when I'm nervous?
Speech is impacted by your emotions. When you are nervous, it is likely that you will notice and increase in speech disfluencies.
My son was born with slight hearing loss. Will he have a speech problem as well?
When kids have hearing loss that isn't aided, it is likely that they may have speech and/or language problems. Hearing loss sometimes prevents individuals from hearing all speech READ MORE
When kids have hearing loss that isn't aided, it is likely that they may have speech and/or language problems. Hearing loss sometimes prevents individuals from hearing all speech sounds which can negatively impact speech and language.
Is there a cure for stuttering?
There is no cure for stuttering. Speech therapy can help decrease his disfluencies and his improve his perspective of stuttering.
My son has delayed speech. Should I take him to a speech language pathologist?
If he is not meeting speech and language milestones it is best to get him evaluated by an SLP to see if therapy is warranted. It is better to intervene earlier rather than later. READ MORE
If he is not meeting speech and language milestones it is best to get him evaluated by an SLP to see if therapy is warranted. It is better to intervene earlier rather than later.
My daughter is unable to express her speech clearly. What should I do?
I would recommend having your daughter be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLP's are trained in evaluating speech and language tips and can provide your daughter READ MORE
I would recommend having your daughter be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLP's are trained in evaluating speech and language tips and can provide your daughter with skilled intervention and provide you tips to use at home to help.
My daughter speaks very loudly, should we visit a speech-language pathologist?
I would first have your daughter evaluated by an audiologist to make sure she does not have hearing loss that is causing her to talk louder. After you rule out hearing loss, a READ MORE
I would first have your daughter evaluated by an audiologist to make sure she does not have hearing loss that is causing her to talk louder. After you rule out hearing loss, a speech-language pathologist can address vocal volume.
How do I help a child I adopted with speech delays?
I would recommend getting her evaluated by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) to determine which areas she has a delay and the SLP will create appropriate goals to enhance her READ MORE
I would recommend getting her evaluated by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) to determine which areas she has a delay and the SLP will create appropriate goals to enhance her communication skills.
Why did my child develop a stutter?
There are a few different known causes of stuttering. It can be genetic, acquired by neurological damage, psychological or the cause can be unknown. The important thing is getting READ MORE
There are a few different known causes of stuttering. It can be genetic, acquired by neurological damage, psychological or the cause can be unknown. The important thing is getting him evaluated by a speech-language pathologist if his stutter is negatively impacting his ability to communicate.
Why does my daughter get angry when she can't say words?
Not being able to communicate can be frustrating. It is likely that her anger stems from her difficulty saying words.
At what age should a delayed child start speech therapy?
The best time to start speech therapy is when your child is not meeting age-expected speech and language milestones. If your son is showing delays, it is best to get him evaluated READ MORE
The best time to start speech therapy is when your child is not meeting age-expected speech and language milestones. If your son is showing delays, it is best to get him evaluated by a speech-language pathologist as soon as possible to see if speech therapy is warranted.
Are speech issues in children genetic?
Speech difficulties can be genetic or can present due to an unknown cause. Speech and language difficulties are not always genetic.
Should I be concerned that my almost 2 year old doesn't say many words?
I would recommend getting evaluated by a speech-language pathologist to see if speech therapy is warranted. Typically, kids that are close to 2-years old are producing more single READ MORE
I would recommend getting evaluated by a speech-language pathologist to see if speech therapy is warranted. Typically, kids that are close to 2-years old are producing more single words and putting two words together.
How to help a child we recently adopted?
The best way to know if your son has a speech disorder is to have him evaluated by a speech-language pathologist. Also, if he is not meeting age-expected speech and language milestones READ MORE
The best way to know if your son has a speech disorder is to have him evaluated by a speech-language pathologist. Also, if he is not meeting age-expected speech and language milestones it is likely that he has a speech and/or language delay.
My daughter shows symptoms of autism?
Kids can be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder around age 2-years-old. If you are concerned with your child's speech, I would recommend getting her evaluated by a speech-language READ MORE
Kids can be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder around age 2-years-old. If you are concerned with your child's speech, I would recommend getting her evaluated by a speech-language pathologist and for her overall development being evaluated by a developmental pediatrician.
How do you know your child has a speech disorder?
The best way to know if you child has a speech or language disorder is to get them evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.
How is autism diagnosed?
Autism is typically diagnosed by collection of the child's developmental history per parent report, observations and completion of assessment procedures. Typically, a developmental READ MORE
Autism is typically diagnosed by collection of the child's developmental history per parent report, observations and completion of assessment procedures. Typically, a developmental pediatrician or a neurologist can provide a diagnosis.
Why can't my son pronounce certain letters?
Yes, a speech-language pathologist can work on speech sound errors that are not age-appropriate. If you are concerned with his speech I would recommend receiving an articulation READ MORE
Yes, a speech-language pathologist can work on speech sound errors that are not age-appropriate. If you are concerned with his speech I would recommend receiving an articulation evaluation.
My son stutters with certain letters, how do I help him?
Yes, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) specializes in helping individuals with speech sound errors that are not age-appropriate. SLPs also specialize in treating speech fluency READ MORE
Yes, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) specializes in helping individuals with speech sound errors that are not age-appropriate. SLPs also specialize in treating speech fluency disorders.
What is the difference between a speech therapist and a speech pathologist?
The term speech therapist and speech-language pathologist (SLP) can both be used to describe the same role. The only difference in licensed and certified therapists are that some READ MORE
The term speech therapist and speech-language pathologist (SLP) can both be used to describe the same role. The only difference in licensed and certified therapists are that some can be SLP assistants versus a master-level SLP. You can learn this by finding out the therapists credentials.
