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Nilsa Agrait, SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

901 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa FL, 33602
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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 school age children ages 3 to 22 and adults. Mrs. Agrait background has been in the academic setting.  She is not experieced in the medical field of this profession.

As a Bilingual SLP, Mrs. Agrait can independently provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, and cognitive voice 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).
  • select, administer, and interpret formal and informal assessment procedures to distinguish between communication differences and communication disorders.
  • apply intervention strategies for treatment of communication disorders in the language or mode of communication most appropriate for the needs of the individual.

Education and Training

University of South Florida MS 1997

University of South Florida BA 1992

Board Certification

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish
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Nilsa Agrait, SLP's Expert Contributions
  • How do I continue speech therapy at home after class?

    You can find a provider who uses a virtual platform and provides teletherapy. READ MORE

  • 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 Pathologist. READ MORE

  • Is speech therapy effective in your 40s?

    I don’t see why not. Everything depends on the reason, objective, and provider. READ MORE

  • 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. For additional information please visit the American Speech and Hearing Association (https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/). I hope that helps! READ MORE

  • Which gender is more likely to have speech issues?

    The majority of individuals with some type of communication disorder are male. READ MORE

  • How early should you start speech therapy?

    Look at the following chart. It should give you an idea of speech sound development. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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. 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 the home with their mothers all day they hear talk about their father. READ MORE

  • 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 the home with their mothers all day they hear talk about their father. READ MORE

  • 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 READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Bilingual (English and Spanish), Communication disorders in school age studentsBilingual (English and Spanish) Communication disorders in adults.

Professional Memberships

  • Speech-Language Pathologist License California No. SP 29755, Exp: 06/30/21  
  • Speech-Language Pathologist License Florida No. SA 5253, Exp: 12/31/2021  
  • Illinois State Board of Education - License ID 2479816  
  • Florida Department of Education Certification - Speech-Language Impaired K-12 Exp 7/1/2021  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Evangelical Hispanic church organizations.

Nilsa Agrait, SLP's Practice location

Hillsborough County Public Schools

901 East Kennedy Boulevard -
Tampa, FL 33602
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New patients: 813-272-4000

Bilingual Speech Therapy Services, LLC

16337 Compton Palms Drive -
Tampa, FL 33647
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New patients: 813-352-7144

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