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Taisha Serrano
Speech-Language Pathologist
ER1 Calle Nelson Mills Benabe Luquillo Puerto Rico, 00773About
Dr. Taisha Serrano is a speech language pathologist practicing in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Dr. Serrano specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Serrano 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. Dr. Serrano 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
Universidad de Puerto Rico BA Education K-3 2012
Universidad Ana G. Méndez MS Speech- Language Pathology 2020
Board Certification
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Provider Details
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Taisha Serrano's Expert Contributions
Does your tongue cause speech issues?
If you have tongue-tied movements that are required to produce certain sounds can be affected. If there is weakness, speech also can be affected. So, the answer of your question is yes. READ MORE
Can you take your baby to a speech therapist at 2 years old?
Yes, they will make an evaluation and if is necessary they will recomend therapy. READ MORE
Why is my 2 year old still not saying words?
I strongly recommend that you take your child to a Speech Language Pathologist for evaluation. At 2 years old, children are supposed to be talking in phrases (2-word combination) and at least say 150 words. READ MORE
How often should I take my child to speech therapy classes?
It depends on the recommendations in the evaluation. Typically is 2 times per week for 30 or 45 minutes. It can be more or less, this is going to depend on the necessities of the patient. READ MORE
How do you help a teenager with a speech delay?
It requires the help of a Speech Language Pathologist. The SLP will evaluate and make recommendations. READ MORE
What causes an adult to develop a speech delay?
It can happen when you suffer a Traumatic brain injury, CVA or a neurologic disorder. READ MORE
Can a speech delay be caused by a work injury?
Yes, it can be a reason. Probably a Brain Injury causes some delays. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Comunicación Sin Barreras, Samaná, RD
Areas of research
Tongue Tie
Early Intervention
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Nearby Providers
- Taisha SerranoER1 Calle Nelson Luquillo PR 00773
- Miss Tania Rodriguez MS, SLPK1H2 CALLE 983 LUQUILLO PR 00773
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