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Andrea Hansen
Speech-Language Pathologist
Andrea Hansen is a speech language pathologist practicing in West Chester, OH. Mrs. Hansen specializes in speech and language disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Mrs. Hansen evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, or other diseases and injuries. Mrs. Hansen helps patients make sounds and improve their communication skills through various methods. She has extensive experience with working with children who have developmental delays, social communication disorders, and use alternative/augmentative communication.
19 years
Experience
Andrea Hansen
- West Chester, OH
- University of Cincinnati
- Accepting new patients
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Is speech stuttering fixable?
Yes, sometimes it can completely go away with therapy. Often it gets reduced and the patient may still stutter some
How long does a speech therapy session last?
Just depends on the goals that are being worked on and the tolerance for the session length. Usually it ranges from 30 minutes to an hour
Is speech stuttering serious?
Yes and no. If you don't get it treated, your child can have negative emotional and attitude issues that will affect them. It's best to have them tested and treated to avoid long READ MORE
Yes and no. If you don't get it treated, your child can have negative emotional and attitude issues that will affect them. It's best to have them tested and treated to avoid long lasting effects.
My son is 3-years-old and isn't talking. What should I do?
You should have them evaluated by a speech-language pathologist. They would be able to determine what type of delay that your child has and what supports your child will need to READ MORE
You should have them evaluated by a speech-language pathologist. They would be able to determine what type of delay that your child has and what supports your child will need to build their language.
Is there a therapy that can cure stammering?
Therapy will not necessarily cure stuttering, but it will help to reduce it
Can stuttering be fixed?
Yes, stuttering can be fixed with speech therapy. It may not completely go away, but the speech language pathologist will provide you with strategies to use to decrease the dyfluency. READ MORE
Yes, stuttering can be fixed with speech therapy. It may not completely go away, but the speech language pathologist will provide you with strategies to use to decrease the dyfluency.
How can a speech pathologist help my son?
They will figure out the placement of his particular errors and teach him the correct placement. Then work through a series of steps to eventually produce/r/ in conversation. The READ MORE
They will figure out the placement of his particular errors and teach him the correct placement. Then work through a series of steps to eventually produce/r/ in conversation. The earlier the better for therapy.
My son still can't pronounce his "r's" properly. Would therapy help him?
Yes, /r/ is a difficult sound to produce and does not resolve without therapy
Should I be worried if my 16-month-old isn't talking?
Yes, you should see a speech pathologist to determine what may be the cause
and get speech therapy. Early intervention is very important
and get speech therapy. Early intervention is very important
My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?
Yes, with speech therapy it can be easily corrected
My daughter has somewhat of a his when she talks. How can it be corrected?
No, it is not too early to see a speech pathologist at 4. The earlier the better so that her errors can be corrected rather than turn into a habit that's hard to break.
What causes a speech delay?
Sometimes it can be due to a speech condition known as apraxia, where the brain does not communicate with the muscles when you want them to, or the speech delay cause can be unknown. READ MORE
Sometimes it can be due to a speech condition known as apraxia, where the brain does not communicate with the muscles when you want them to, or the speech delay cause can be unknown. Either way, a speech language pathologist can help to determine the best treatment options for your daughter
When should a child get speech therapy?
A child can be seen as early as 18 months, sometimes earlier depending on their severity and other diagnoses. If you are concerned, ask your doctor for a referral to a speech READ MORE
A child can be seen as early as 18 months, sometimes earlier depending on their severity and other diagnoses. If you are concerned, ask your doctor for a referral to a speech language pathologist who can evaluate and determine the best treatment options for your daughter
When should I take my daughter to a doctor for late talking?
Yes, she should get a referral to see a speech language pathologist, who can evaluate her and determine the best treatment options based upon the evaluation results. The earlier READ MORE
Yes, she should get a referral to see a speech language pathologist, who can evaluate her and determine the best treatment options based upon the evaluation results. The earlier the better to assist her in developing her expressive language skills and help to avoid frustration by not being able to clearly communicate her wants/needs.
What is considered late speech?
Anything after 18 months can be considered concerning. It's best to have her evaluated by a speech language pathologist to determine if treatment is needed
How can I help my 5 year old with speech problems?
Have your doctor give you a referral to see a speech language pathologist, who can evaluate and develop a treatment plan to work on her articulation skills. They can also show READ MORE
Have your doctor give you a referral to see a speech language pathologist, who can evaluate and develop a treatment plan to work on her articulation skills. They can also show you techniques and give you homework to work on her speech sounds at home.
