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Farah Aldridge
Speech-Language Pathologist
Farah Aldridge M.Ed. is a speech language pathologist practicing in Henderson, NV and surrounding areas who holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Ms. Aldridge specializes in the evaluation and treatment of disorders and delays for both children and adults related to cognition, expressive and receptive language, articulation, phonology, fluency, apraxia, social and functional communication, AAC, feeding, swallowing, and voice. She also has experience in a hospital rehabilitation setting, working with adults affected by Aphasia, strokes, post intubation patients, and applying feeding therapy. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, stroke, neurological disorders, and a multitude of other etiologies.
Ms. Aldridge's specialties include working with children with a variety of communication impairments and disabilities with specific interests in the following areas: children on the autism spectrum, children with Down's Syndrome, social pragmatic delays, children with apraxia of speech, articulation and phonology disorders, literacy, and expressive and receptive language disorders. Ms. Aldridge uses a variety of research based therapy approaches to help patients with some of the following: speech sound production, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, fluency strategies, improve quality of voice, implement memory strategies for functional daily activities, and support patients, families, and care givers with understanding and coping with the condition.
Ms. Aldridge specializes in the evaluation and treatment of disorders and delays for both children and adults related to cognition, expressive and receptive language, articulation, phonology, fluency, apraxia, social and functional communication, AAC, feeding, swallowing, and voice. She also has experience in a hospital rehabilitation setting, working with adults affected by Aphasia, strokes, post intubation patients, and applying feeding therapy. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, stroke, neurological disorders, and a multitude of other etiologies.
Ms. Aldridge's specialties include working with children with a variety of communication impairments and disabilities with specific interests in the following areas: children on the autism spectrum, children with Down's Syndrome, social pragmatic delays, children with apraxia of speech, articulation and phonology disorders, literacy, and expressive and receptive language disorders. Ms. Aldridge uses a variety of research based therapy approaches to help patients with some of the following: speech sound production, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, fluency strategies, improve quality of voice, implement memory strategies for functional daily activities, and support patients, families, and care givers with understanding and coping with the condition.
5 years
Experience
Farah Aldridge
- Henderson, NV
- Nevada State University
- Accepting new patients
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My voice is extremely low. What can I do to enhance it?
Good morning, There are many different approaches to support with volume. I suggest that you be evaluated by a speech language pathologist to ensure the proper direction of therapy. READ MORE
Good morning,
There are many different approaches to support with volume. I suggest that you be evaluated by a speech language pathologist to ensure the proper direction of therapy. Let me know if you have any further questions.
There are many different approaches to support with volume. I suggest that you be evaluated by a speech language pathologist to ensure the proper direction of therapy. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Can lack of hearing cause speech delay?
Good morning, Yes, a lack of hearing will certainly cause issues with speech. Please contact your pediatrician for a referral to a speech language pathologist as well as an audiologist. READ MORE
Good morning,
Yes, a lack of hearing will certainly cause issues with speech. Please contact your pediatrician for a referral to a speech language pathologist as well as an audiologist.
Yes, a lack of hearing will certainly cause issues with speech. Please contact your pediatrician for a referral to a speech language pathologist as well as an audiologist.
Is speech delay serious?
Good morning, If a speech delay is present, early intervention is very important. Although she is young, this is exactly when therapy should begin to fill in any gaps in developmental READ MORE
Good morning,
If a speech delay is present, early intervention is very important. Although she is young, this is exactly when therapy should begin to fill in any gaps in developmental language skills. That way, when she becomes school aged, she is able to communicate effectively and access the school curriculum as needed. Please reach out to a speech language pathologist to confirm that a delay is present and to see if therapy would be beneficial for your daughter. Hope this helps!
If a speech delay is present, early intervention is very important. Although she is young, this is exactly when therapy should begin to fill in any gaps in developmental language skills. That way, when she becomes school aged, she is able to communicate effectively and access the school curriculum as needed. Please reach out to a speech language pathologist to confirm that a delay is present and to see if therapy would be beneficial for your daughter. Hope this helps!
My daughter has somewhat of a his when she talks. How can it be corrected?
Good morning, It is not too early to consult a speech language pathologist. Depending on the error or concern, they can advise you on further services or if the error is age appropriate READ MORE
Good morning,
It is not too early to consult a speech language pathologist. Depending on the error or concern, they can advise you on further services or if the error is age appropriate or not. Hope that helps.
It is not too early to consult a speech language pathologist. Depending on the error or concern, they can advise you on further services or if the error is age appropriate or not. Hope that helps.
What treatments are effective for late talkers?
Good morning, There are several different treatments that can support with development of expressive and receptive language skills. Without having seen your daughter, specific READ MORE
Good morning,
There are several different treatments that can support with development of expressive and receptive language skills. Without having seen your daughter, specific treatments should not be suggested. Please see a speech language pathologist for an evaluation to best support your daughter. Let me know if I can support you in any way.
There are several different treatments that can support with development of expressive and receptive language skills. Without having seen your daughter, specific treatments should not be suggested. Please see a speech language pathologist for an evaluation to best support your daughter. Let me know if I can support you in any way.
Do boys talk late?
Good morning, I would suggest seeing your pediatrician and getting a referral to a speech language pathologist and maybe an audiologist. Children develop at their own rate. Your READ MORE
Good morning,
I would suggest seeing your pediatrician and getting a referral to a speech language pathologist and maybe an audiologist. Children develop at their own rate. Your child might not have all skills until the end of the age range but seeing a speech language pathologist will help you to understand your child's current skills and possible needs.
The information below is from https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/12/
What should my child be able to do?
- Hearing and Understanding
Points to a few body parts when you ask.
Follows 1-part directions, like "Roll the ball" or "Kiss the baby."
Responds to simple questions, like “Who’s that?” or “Where’s your shoe?”
Listens to simple stories, songs, and rhymes.
Points to pictures in a book when you name them.
- Talking
Uses a lot of new words.
Uses p, b, m, h, and w in words.
Starts to name pictures in books.
Asks questions, like “What's that?”, “Who’s that?”, and “Where’s kitty?”
Puts 2 words together, like "more apple," "no bed," and "mommy book."
Let me know if you have any further questions and if I can be of any help. Take care!
I would suggest seeing your pediatrician and getting a referral to a speech language pathologist and maybe an audiologist. Children develop at their own rate. Your child might not have all skills until the end of the age range but seeing a speech language pathologist will help you to understand your child's current skills and possible needs.
The information below is from https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/12/
What should my child be able to do?
- Hearing and Understanding
Points to a few body parts when you ask.
Follows 1-part directions, like "Roll the ball" or "Kiss the baby."
Responds to simple questions, like “Who’s that?” or “Where’s your shoe?”
Listens to simple stories, songs, and rhymes.
Points to pictures in a book when you name them.
- Talking
Uses a lot of new words.
Uses p, b, m, h, and w in words.
Starts to name pictures in books.
Asks questions, like “What's that?”, “Who’s that?”, and “Where’s kitty?”
Puts 2 words together, like "more apple," "no bed," and "mommy book."
Let me know if you have any further questions and if I can be of any help. Take care!
Is speech stuttering genetic?
Hello, Here is some information for you regarding stuttering and whether or not is is genetic. Hope this helps. Causes of Stuttering Stuttering usually starts between 2 and READ MORE
Hello,
Here is some information for you regarding stuttering and whether or not is is genetic. Hope this helps.
Causes of Stuttering
Stuttering usually starts between 2 and 6 years of age. Many children go through normal periods of disfluency lasting less than 6 months. Stuttering lasting longer than this may need treatment.
There is no one cause of stuttering.
Possible causes include the following:
Family history: Many people who stutter have a family member who also stutters.
Brain differences: People who stutter may have small differences in the way their brain works during speech.
You cannot always know which children will continue to stutter, but the following factors may place them at risk:
Gender: Boys are more likely to continue stuttering than girls. Data are currently limited to individuals who identify as male or female.
Age when stuttering began: Children who start stuttering at age 3½ or later are more likely to continue stuttering.
Family recovery patterns: Children with family members who continued to stutter are also more likely to continue.
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/#causes
Have a wonderful weekend!
Here is some information for you regarding stuttering and whether or not is is genetic. Hope this helps.
Causes of Stuttering
Stuttering usually starts between 2 and 6 years of age. Many children go through normal periods of disfluency lasting less than 6 months. Stuttering lasting longer than this may need treatment.
There is no one cause of stuttering.
Possible causes include the following:
Family history: Many people who stutter have a family member who also stutters.
Brain differences: People who stutter may have small differences in the way their brain works during speech.
You cannot always know which children will continue to stutter, but the following factors may place them at risk:
Gender: Boys are more likely to continue stuttering than girls. Data are currently limited to individuals who identify as male or female.
Age when stuttering began: Children who start stuttering at age 3½ or later are more likely to continue stuttering.
Family recovery patterns: Children with family members who continued to stutter are also more likely to continue.
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/#causes
Have a wonderful weekend!
Can puberphonia be corrected with speech therapy?
Puberphonia is not my area of expertise. You can find information below.
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/voice-disorders/#collapse_0
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/voice-disorders/#collapse_0
Why is my 3 year old only saying a few words?
Hi, I recommend seeing your pediatrician and requesting a referral for speech language therapy. You will find the typical language milestones expected for your child below. 3-Year-Old READ MORE
Hi,
I recommend seeing your pediatrician and requesting a referral for speech language therapy. You will find the typical language milestones expected for your child below.
3-Year-Old Language Milestones
When we look at 3-year-old language milestones, we are looking at how a child is using words and putting those words together to communicate with those around them. A lot goes into language skills. Here is a checklist of the 3-year-old language milestones:
Sentence Length:
A 3-year-old should be speaking in sentences that are, on average, about 3 words long. Some should be shorter and some should be a bit longer than 3 words as well. (Source: Rice et. al., 2010)
Grammatical Markers:
According to Brown in 1973, a 3-year-old should be beginning to use some grammatical markers, including the following:
- Present progressive “-ing” at the end of verbs (such as “running” and “jumping”)
- Prepositions “in” and “on”
- Plural “-s” (like socks)
- Irregular Past Tense Verbs (past tense verbs that don’t end in “-ed”, such as “fell” and “ran”)
- Possessive “’s” (like Mommy’s)
- Uncontractible Copula (the full form of the verb “to be” when it is the only verb in a sentence, such as “is it Alison?”, “yes it is”)
Pronouns:
Uses some pronouns (such as “I”, “it”, “me”, “my”, “mine”, “you”, “your”, “she”, “he”, “yours=”, and “we”) (source: Vollmer 2023)
Asking Questions:
Asks basic “who”, “what”, “where”, or “why” questions (like “where is Mommy”) (Source: CDC)
Vocabulary: A 3-year-old should have a word for almost everything (Source: ASHA) and should be able to use action words like “running” and “eating” to describe pictures when asked (Source CDC)
Following Directions:
A 3-year-old should be able to follow 2-part directions like “get the spoon and put it on the table”. (Source: ASHA)
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Farah Aldridge
MySpeechology LLC.
702.720.1030
mysepeechologynv@gmail.com
I recommend seeing your pediatrician and requesting a referral for speech language therapy. You will find the typical language milestones expected for your child below.
3-Year-Old Language Milestones
When we look at 3-year-old language milestones, we are looking at how a child is using words and putting those words together to communicate with those around them. A lot goes into language skills. Here is a checklist of the 3-year-old language milestones:
Sentence Length:
A 3-year-old should be speaking in sentences that are, on average, about 3 words long. Some should be shorter and some should be a bit longer than 3 words as well. (Source: Rice et. al., 2010)
Grammatical Markers:
According to Brown in 1973, a 3-year-old should be beginning to use some grammatical markers, including the following:
- Present progressive “-ing” at the end of verbs (such as “running” and “jumping”)
- Prepositions “in” and “on”
- Plural “-s” (like socks)
- Irregular Past Tense Verbs (past tense verbs that don’t end in “-ed”, such as “fell” and “ran”)
- Possessive “’s” (like Mommy’s)
- Uncontractible Copula (the full form of the verb “to be” when it is the only verb in a sentence, such as “is it Alison?”, “yes it is”)
Pronouns:
Uses some pronouns (such as “I”, “it”, “me”, “my”, “mine”, “you”, “your”, “she”, “he”, “yours=”, and “we”) (source: Vollmer 2023)
Asking Questions:
Asks basic “who”, “what”, “where”, or “why” questions (like “where is Mommy”) (Source: CDC)
Vocabulary: A 3-year-old should have a word for almost everything (Source: ASHA) and should be able to use action words like “running” and “eating” to describe pictures when asked (Source CDC)
Following Directions:
A 3-year-old should be able to follow 2-part directions like “get the spoon and put it on the table”. (Source: ASHA)
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Farah Aldridge
MySpeechology LLC.
702.720.1030
mysepeechologynv@gmail.com
What causes puberphonia in some kids?
Puberphonia is not my area of expertise. You can find information below.
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/voice-disorders/#collapse_0
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/voice-disorders/#collapse_0
i have puberohonia (female voice, pitch break, etc)?
Puberphonia is not my area of expertise. You can find information below.
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/voice-disorders/#collapse_0
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/voice-disorders/#collapse_0
My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?
Good morning, yes, as long as this is not due to a structural issue, a lisp can typically be treated via therapy.
