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Nilsa Agrait
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nilsa I. Agrait, MS, CCC-SLP is a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area in the Sunshine State of Florida. She graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa FL in 1997 and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association. Mrs. Agrait specializes in speech and language disorders in the academic setting for school age children ages 3 to 22 and adults. Mrs. Agrait's background has been in the academic setting, therefore she is not experienced in the medical aspect of this field.
As a Bilingual SLP, Mrs. Agrait can independently provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, and cognitive disorders in English and Spanish using the client's language and preferred mode of communication. She also has the linguistic proficiency to describe the process of normal speech and language acquisition for both bilingual and monolingual speakers of that language, including how those processes are manifested in oral and written language (or manually coded languages when applicable). She can select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessment procedures to distinguish between communication differences and communication disorders. Mrs. Agrait can apply intervention strategies for treatment of communication disorders in the language or mode of communication most appropriate for the needs of the individual.
As a Bilingual SLP, Mrs. Agrait can independently provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, and cognitive disorders in English and Spanish using the client's language and preferred mode of communication. She also has the linguistic proficiency to describe the process of normal speech and language acquisition for both bilingual and monolingual speakers of that language, including how those processes are manifested in oral and written language (or manually coded languages when applicable). She can select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessment procedures to distinguish between communication differences and communication disorders. Mrs. Agrait can apply intervention strategies for treatment of communication disorders in the language or mode of communication most appropriate for the needs of the individual.
27 years
Experience
Nilsa Agrait
- Tampa, FL
- University of South Florida
- Accepting new patients
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How do I continue speech therapy at home after class?
You can find a provider who uses a virtual platform and provides teletherapy.
Can you take your baby to a speech therapist at 2 years old?
Some children take longer than others to reach some benchmarks. However, if your child is experiencing other health issues is never too early to consult with a Speech Language READ MORE
Some children take longer than others to reach some benchmarks. However, if your child is experiencing other health issues is never too early to consult with a Speech Language Pathologist.
Is speech therapy effective in your 40s?
I don’t see why not. Everything depends on the reason, objective, and provider.
Why does my son stutter when he's anxious?
Dear Mom:
No one has the answer as to why a person stutters. The fact is that all of us stutter once in a while. However, some people stutter in a way that affects their communication. READ MORE
Dear Mom:
No one has the answer as to why a person stutters. The fact is that all of us stutter once in a while. However, some people stutter in a way that affects their communication. For additional information please visit the American Speech and Hearing Association (https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/).
I hope that helps!
No one has the answer as to why a person stutters. The fact is that all of us stutter once in a while. However, some people stutter in a way that affects their communication. For additional information please visit the American Speech and Hearing Association (https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/).
I hope that helps!
Which gender is more likely to have speech issues?
The majority of individuals with some type of communication disorder are male.
How early should you start speech therapy?
Look at the following chart. It should give you an idea of speech sound development.
i have puberohonia (female voice, pitch break, etc)?
My background has been in the academic setting. I am not experienced in the medical field of this profession. However, my recommendation will be to contact an E.N.T. At the academic READ MORE
My background has been in the academic setting. I am not experienced in the medical field of this profession. However, my recommendation will be to contact an E.N.T. At the academic setting SLPs are required to obtain a medical assessment, either by completing a medical examination or a narrative report including a description of the vocal mechanism and the medical implications for therapy.
Can stress cause a stutter in children?
According to The Stuttering Foundation (https://www.stutteringhelp.org/stress-stuttering) Medicine has now started to distinguish between “causes” and “triggers” in disease onset. READ MORE
According to The Stuttering Foundation (https://www.stutteringhelp.org/stress-stuttering) Medicine has now started to distinguish between “causes” and “triggers” in disease onset. A cause is just what it sounds like, the underlying basis for the dysfunction or disorder. The cause of stuttering is currently unknown, but appears to involve a heritable dysfunction with increasingly obvious bases in brain anatomy and activity. “A trigger is something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predisposed to developing the disease, or that causes a certain symptom to occur in a person who has a disease. For example, sunlight can trigger rashes in people with lupus. A trigger is a predisposing event” (MedicineNet.com). A number of disorders are now known to appear after a person’s system has been weakened by a viral infection, for instance – this would be an example of a trigger that allows an underlying condition to emerge. We could view some family reports of stress just prior to the onset of stuttering as quite analogous to this, and view that stress as a possible trigger for the stuttering. An important concept to remember here is that triggers may vary, but if an underlying condition is susceptible to triggering, it will eventually emerge.
Can dental issues cause speech issues?
Yes. When the teeth don't align properly, you have a higher tendency to develop speech problems. Crooked, overlapping, and twisted teeth change the placement of your tongue and READ MORE
Yes. When the teeth don't align properly, you have a higher tendency to develop speech problems. Crooked, overlapping, and twisted teeth change the placement of your tongue and may allow excess air to pass between your teeth, creating a whistle when you speak. Contact your dental provider for a consult and/or evaluation to determine the best way to correct it.
Why is dada usually a child's first word?
Mama is actually easier for infants to say than dada. ... However, "mama" only requires the lips to open and close. Infants have traditionally said "dada" first because while in READ MORE
Mama is actually easier for infants to say than dada. ... However, "mama" only requires the lips to open and close. Infants have traditionally said "dada" first because while in the home with their mothers all day they hear talk about their father.
Why is dada most children's first word?
Mama is actually easier for infants to say than dada. ... However, "mama" only requires the lips to open and close. Infants have traditionally said "dada" first because while in READ MORE
Mama is actually easier for infants to say than dada. ... However, "mama" only requires the lips to open and close. Infants have traditionally said "dada" first because while in the home with their mothers all day they hear talk about their father.
What are some online speech therapy programs?
There might be a number of Tele-therapy programs, but I am familiar with Presence Learning company. This is their website: www.presencelearning.com
