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Cara M. Gelbart
Speech-Language Pathologist
<p>Cara Gelbart is a speech language pathologist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. Gelbart specializes in speech, language and social pragmatic disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Gelbart evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication difficulties. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Gelbart 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.</p>
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Why is my 4 year old son still unable to speak fluently?
I could not say why your son is not speaking fluently or why he becomes flustered when he speaks without completing a comprehensive evaluation of his speech. Children are not typically READ MORE
I could not say why your son is not speaking fluently or why he becomes flustered when he speaks without completing a comprehensive evaluation of his speech. Children are not typically definitively diagnosed as having a fluency "disorder," such as stuttering or cluttering until they are school age. You may with to have him evaluated for something of this nature. In the meantime, it is very important not to pressure him or make him feel rushed when he is speaking. Give him plenty of time to get his message out.
Do I have dysphonia?
I unfortunately would be unable to determine whether or not you have dysphonia through this forum. If it is something that affects you in your day-to-day life, you may want to READ MORE
I unfortunately would be unable to determine whether or not you have dysphonia through this forum. If it is something that affects you in your day-to-day life, you may want to seek out a consultation with an ENT or an SLP trained in stroboscopy to complete an examination of your vocal folds. They may also be able to provide you with literature about vocal hygiene, and how to care for your vocal folds to prevent injury, such as hydration, breath support, etc.
My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?
Under a certain age, a lisp may resolve itself. Depending on how old your daughter is, speech therapy may be recommended. This can absolutely be remedied through therapy.
Can puberphonia be corrected with speech therapy?
This is not my particular area of expertise, however you can seek out speech therapy to work on treating your habitual pitch.
Is there a cure for stuttering?
Hello. There is not a "cure" for stuttering. There are a number of strategies which can be taught for impoving stuttering as well as preventing it from occurring and repairing READ MORE
Hello. There is not a "cure" for stuttering. There are a number of strategies which can be taught for impoving stuttering as well as preventing it from occurring and repairing stuttering moments. Adults are often highly motivated, and can do very well in stuttering therapy.
My son was born with slight hearing loss. Will he have a speech problem as well?
I cannot predict for certain whether your son with have speech difficulties. Each case is unique. I can say that it is likely, because the way he hears sounds will be distorted, READ MORE
I cannot predict for certain whether your son with have speech difficulties. Each case is unique. I can say that it is likely, because the way he hears sounds will be distorted, possibly affecting his feedback loop and how he will be able to self-monitor his own sound productions.
Why does autism affect speech?
Autism affects children socially. Individuals with autism have a harder time learning through social experiences. Neurotypical individuals learn much of their speech and language READ MORE
Autism affects children socially. Individuals with autism have a harder time learning through social experiences. Neurotypical individuals learn much of their speech and language through social interaction and observation, and don't have as much difficulty making those connections. Since autism affects social learning, it can be harder for children on the spectrum to learn speech and language without explicit instruction.
How long does a speech therapy session last?
The length of the therapy sessions usually depends on insurance. Typically they are either half-hour sessions twice a week, or sixty minutes once per week. This may also depend READ MORE
The length of the therapy sessions usually depends on insurance. Typically they are either half-hour sessions twice a week, or sixty minutes once per week. This may also depend on the agency you would be receiving the services through.
My son has delayed speech. Should I take him to a speech language pathologist?
At the age of 3, I would seek out a comprehensive speech and language evaluation for your son.
