
Camille Cappelen, MS, CCC-SLP
Pathologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pathology
1705 17th Ave Vero Beach FL, 32960About
Mrs. Camille Cappelen is a speech language pathologist practicing in Vero Beach, FL. Mrs. Cappelen specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients. As a speech language pathologist, Mrs. Cappelen evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Mrs. Cappelen 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.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University Public Health 2012
Loyola University of Maryland Speech-Language Pathology 2015
Board Certification
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Camille Cappelen, MS, CCC-SLP's Expert Contributions
What's pressured speech?
Pressured speech is an extreme need to talk and impulsively share ideas, thoughts, comments, etc. I recommend seeking a psychological evaluation for further assistance. READ MORE
Does hearing loss affect your speech?
In short, yes; if you cannot hear yourself speak then the sounds may not come out as precise/clearly as a person with regular hearing. For instance, your mother may not be able to hear higher frequency sounds such as /f/, /s/, and "th". READ MORE
Are speech disorders treated in children in foster care?
Yes; a child in foster care should be attending a school, and the school should provide the child with free speech-language therapy. The government also has programs to help provide speech services. READ MORE
Why can't my son pronounce certain letters?
Yes! A speech therapist will work with your child on strategies regarding tongue elevation to reduce the "gliding" error that your son is engaging in. READ MORE
When should I worry about my child not talking?
I would recommend having your son receive a speech-language evaluation. Children should say 1-word by the time they are 1 and then by the time they are 2 they should have at least 60 words in their vocabulary as well as stringing 2-words together. READ MORE
Should I be worried about my speech impairment?
I would recommend having an evaluation completed by a speech-language pathologist as well as possibly a psychological evaluation; this should help gather enough information to help you with your communication. READ MORE
My 6 year old has a speech problem. What do I do?
I would recommend bringing your daughter to see a speech-language pathologist; they will provide your daughter will goals/objectives and strategies to help reduce the frontal lisp. I would also recommend seeing an ENT doctor to rule out enlarged/swollen adenoids or tonsils. READ MORE
Why can't I pronounce words with "l"?
I would recommend seeing a speech-language pathologist to complete an evaluation. There are many factors that may be negatively impacting your ability to say words with an /I/. READ MORE
What is the difference between a speech therapist and a speech pathologist?
A speech therapist and speech pathologist are the same thing. The formal term is a speech-language pathologist, but people refer to us as SLP's, speech therapists, speech pathologists, etc.. It is important to make sure the SLP has their proper credentials and licensing. READ MORE
Should I be worried about my stutter?
Stuttering varies with each person and affects each person's daily activities and quality of life differently. If your stutter is affecting your mental health and daily activities I would recommend seeing a speech-language pathologist and potentially a psychologist as well. READ MORE
Can speech therapy help with tongue-tie?
A tongue tie is typically surgically clipped at birth or as soon as it is noticed by doctors, therapists, parents, etc. I would recommend getting another opinion by a pediatrician and also an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist. READ MORE
Do children eventually outgrow a lisp?
An interdental lisp is typically outgrown by age 5, if not then speech therapy is recommended. I would also recommend going to an ENT doctor to rule out inflamed tonsils and adenoids, which may be causing the tongue to thrust through his teeth. READ MORE
My son stutters with certain letters, how do I help him?
Yes! A speech-language pathologist will evaluate your son's articulation, expressive language, and receptive language in order determine how best to help your son. READ MORE
What causes children to have a delayed speech?
There are many factors that can cause delayed speech. I would recommend your son receive a speech-language evaluation to help determine what is the root cause as well as determine goals/objectives for your son to work on to improve his expressive and potentially receptive language. READ MORE
How is speech delay treated in speech therapy?
Speech therapy is a great tool for children with autism. Occupational therapy can help as well. SLP's can work with the child on their overall communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing, social skills, etc.). OT's can help with the child's fine motor skills, sensory integration, etc. Finding the right tools for your child to be successful is key! READ MORE
Can a speech pathologist help me with slurred words?
In short, yes, a speech pathologist can help with moments of disfluencies such as calming and breathing techniques. There is a lot that can go into disfluency, so a full evaluation is recommended. READ MORE
How do I stop having a lisp?
You can work with a speech therapist who will provide you with strategies to help reduce the lisp. Therapy will consist of high frequency, low duration, and high repetitions to help retrain the muscles. READ MORE
How can I tell if my daughter has speech issues?
I would recommend having your daughter complete a speech-language pathology evaluation. An SLP will determine if there is a speech disorder, the severity, and provide articulation goals/objectives for your daughter to work on. READ MORE
Does high functioning anxiety give you speech issues?
Stuttering can become worse when anxiety is high. Thus, disfluent speech can occur during moments of anxiety or high stress. A speech-language pathologist can help teach you breathing techniques as well as techniques to work through the moments of stuttering. READ MORE
What can I do to get rid of frontal lisp?
A speech-language pathologist can help give you strategies to retrain the tongue (which is a muscle) in order to help reduce the frontal lisp. READ MORE
What do you attribute your success to?
- Finding her passion, being truly interested in what she does.
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