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Tami El Habachi
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tami El Habachi is a speech-language pathologist practicing in McKinney, TX. She owns Double Talk Therapy, operating out of two offices. In addition, she provides teletherapy services in the entire state of Texas, Maryland, California, and Vermont. Ms. El Habachi specializes in speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech-language pathologist, she evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke, and other diseases and injuries. Ms. El Habachi 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. As part of this, they work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions. If you are interested in services, feel free to reach out to the Double Talk Therapy office at 972-332-0084 or info@doubletalktherapy.com.
26 years
Experience
Tami El Habachi
- McKinney, TX
- The University of Tulsa
- Accepting new patients
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My son is 3-years-old and isn't talking. What should I do?
I would recommend that your child be seen by a developmental pediatrician. In addition, contact your local school to establish school-based services. Lastly, have him evaluated READ MORE
I would recommend that your child be seen by a developmental pediatrician. In addition, contact your local school to establish school-based services. Lastly, have him evaluated by a private practice speech pathologist. It's concerning that your child's pediatrician hasn't recommended further assessment. By age 3, if your child isn't speaking at all, it's an indication that there may be something more serious occurring along with a significant developmental delay. Your child should have their first word between 8-12 months of age. By 3, he should be speaking in small sentences.
How can I help a late talker?
Whenever there is a concern regarding speech and language development, I always recommend that the child be evaluated by a trained professional. Sometimes parents interpret their READ MORE
Whenever there is a concern regarding speech and language development, I always recommend that the child be evaluated by a trained professional. Sometimes parents interpret their child as not talking when in actuality, the child is just very difficult to understand due to poor articulation abilities. With that said, sometimes it truly is a language delay. With your child being 2, you can contact the early intervention program in your area and have your child evaluated. You can also contact a private practice speech-language pathologist in your area to have an evaluation completed. Typically health insurance will cover the evaluation.
Is late talking a problem?
Unfortunately, it's difficult to know if she is truly delayed or not. I recommend that you have her evaluated by a speech-language pathologist to make this determination.
Can an audiologist help my daughter's hearing loss?
An audiologist can help with hearing loss through various treatment options.
Can stuttering be fixed?
There is no "fix" for stuttering. A speech-language pathologist can provide strategies and help with the behaviors of stuttering such as repetitions, blocks, and physical concomitants. READ MORE
There is no "fix" for stuttering. A speech-language pathologist can provide strategies and help with the behaviors of stuttering such as repetitions, blocks, and physical concomitants.
Will speech delay fix on its own?
A true speech and language delay will not fix itself. In fact, not having it addressed, can result in further delays. My recommendation is to have your child be seen by a speech-language READ MORE
A true speech and language delay will not fix itself. In fact, not having it addressed, can result in further delays. My recommendation is to have your child be seen by a speech-language pathologist to determine if it is truly a delay and the best treatment options.
What are the treatment options for late talking?
A child with a speech delay may qualify for the early intervention program in your state. In addition, a speech-language pathologist can treat your child as well as provide strategies READ MORE
A child with a speech delay may qualify for the early intervention program in your state. In addition, a speech-language pathologist can treat your child as well as provide strategies to use at home. In some states, the have Early Head Start programs that can also benefit your child.
When should I be concerned about stuttering?
At 5 years of age, I would recommend a stuttering evaluation. On average between 5-6 years of age, stuttering is no longer considered developmental in nature.
Can a speech delay be fixed?
Because it is not known the cause of your child's delay, it's impossible to determine if this is an item that can be "fixed." Having an evaluation completed is the best course READ MORE
Because it is not known the cause of your child's delay, it's impossible to determine if this is an item that can be "fixed." Having an evaluation completed is the best course of action to determine your child's needs.
How can I help my 5 year old with speech problems?
If your child has not been evaluated by her school or if she is not making the progress you would like, I would recommend seeking out a private practice speech therapist to complete READ MORE
If your child has not been evaluated by her school or if she is not making the progress you would like, I would recommend seeking out a private practice speech therapist to complete an evaluation. From there, the private speech-language pathologist can make recommendations as to your next steps.
How do you fix a stuttering speech?
A speech pathologist can help you with finding strategies to help with controlling your stuttering; however, there is no cure for stuttering.
My daughter can't pronounce some letters. How can I help her?
So, to be honest, your child should have an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist. By what you are saying, she is not saying several sounds correctly and is struggling with READ MORE
So, to be honest, your child should have an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist. By what you are saying, she is not saying several sounds correctly and is struggling with a lisp, which could indicate a myofunctional disorder. I recommend finding a speech pathologist that has training in myofunctional therapy to see if that helps. Usually, insurance covers a portion of the evaluation and treatment. Feel free to message me for more info.
How will a speech language therapist help me with dysarthia?
Dysarthria is generalized weakness to the muscles used for speech production. Oral Motor exercises can help in strengthening these muscles. If you struggle with motor planning, READ MORE
Dysarthria is generalized weakness to the muscles used for speech production. Oral Motor exercises can help in strengthening these muscles. If you struggle with motor planning, practice in producing these sounds using speech pathology techniques can help. It is best to have a speech pathologist evaluate you and make a determination as to what will give the most bang for your buck.
Is there a therapy that can cure stammering?
Unfortunately, I'm not really sure what you mean by stammering. If you are referring to stuttering such as blocks, prolongations and repetitions...there is no cure for stuttering. READ MORE
Unfortunately, I'm not really sure what you mean by stammering. If you are referring to stuttering such as blocks, prolongations and repetitions...there is no cure for stuttering. With that said, it can be managed with the help of a speech-language pathologist. If you have concerns about your daughter's speech production or communication, I certainly recommend an evaluation.
Can adult speech stuttering be fixed?
Unfortunately, there is no "fix" or cure for stuttering. With that said, there are strategies that can help control the behaviors associated with stuttering.
Can stuttering be fixed in kids?
Stuttering is not a fix it type of disorder. If she truly has a stuttering or fluency disorder, she will need speech therapy to help with modifying her speech, reducing physical READ MORE
Stuttering is not a fix it type of disorder. If she truly has a stuttering or fluency disorder, she will need speech therapy to help with modifying her speech, reducing physical concomitants such as excessive eye blinking and reducing starters. This will help with making her a better communicator and more fluent in all environments. With that said, she will always stutter at times if she truly is a stutter.
How is a stammer treated?
When you speak of a stammer, I'm assuming you are talking about stuttering. In this case and really any speech communication disorder case, medication is not an option. I would READ MORE
When you speak of a stammer, I'm assuming you are talking about stuttering. In this case and really any speech communication disorder case, medication is not an option. I would recommend your son being evaluated by a speech-language pathologist to determine what specifically the issue is.
Can speech therapy help with autism?
Individuals with autism typically struggle with receptive, expressive and social language. Speech Pathologist specialize in communication disorder to which receptive, expressive READ MORE
Individuals with autism typically struggle with receptive, expressive and social language. Speech Pathologist specialize in communication disorder to which receptive, expressive and social language falls under this category. With your child being six, being non-verbal, your child likely will need additional help to speak even in small phrases or use an AAC (alternative augmentative communication system) such as PECs (no tech) or a computer system designed for communication purposes (tech device). This person would be a speech-language pathologist. There is some confusion regarding ABA therapy if your child is receiving this. Their primary purpose is not communication, and I would not rely on this type of therapy to address your child's communication needs.
Can stuttering fix itself?
There is no "fix" for stuttering. Some children have what is referred to as developmental stuttering which is actually not truly stuttering. Developmental stuttering can resolve READ MORE
There is no "fix" for stuttering. Some children have what is referred to as developmental stuttering which is actually not truly stuttering. Developmental stuttering can resolve on its own and is believed to be more of the child's mind functioning faster than they are able to articulate words. However, this type of stuttering doesn't demonstrate typical behaviors such as blocks, prolongations, repetitions and physical concomitants. Also, developmental stuttering usually doesn't last very long and occurs between ages of 2-4. If stuttering hasn't resolved by the age of 5-6, chances are it is not developmental stuttering. Other factors that might play into your child stuttering could be a genetic predisposition, meaning someone in your family stutters.
All in all, I would recommend seeing a Speech Pathologist to determine if there is a stuttering disorder or not.
All in all, I would recommend seeing a Speech Pathologist to determine if there is a stuttering disorder or not.
Is speech delay fixable?
Speech and language delays can have long term effects on overall academic success and even socialization. Without knowing your case, there is no way to say if it is "fixable". READ MORE
Speech and language delays can have long term effects on overall academic success and even socialization. Without knowing your case, there is no way to say if it is "fixable". Recommend seeing a speech-language pathologist to address her issues.
