Miss Yashara D. Lynch, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

2375 E Main St Spartanburg SC, 29307 Show map

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Dr. Yashara Lynch is a speech language pathologist practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Lynch specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Lynch 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. Lynch 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.

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Can speech therapy help with autism?
Hello. Definitely! A big component to autism is communication. Speech therapy would help a great deal. Contact the primary physician to get a referral for speech therapy. READ MORE
After a stroke, my husband is unable to speak clearly. What should I do?
Hello. Has your husband had speech therapy since his stroke? I am not sure as to what you mean by "struggling to speak", Is his speech slurred, is it hard for him to get sound out, is he having trouble putting words together to make sentences? These are all different impairments and will be treated differently. To pin point the issue and receive the best help, contact his primary care physician and request a referral for speech therapy to get a speech/language evaluation. READ MORE
What's speech therapy like for adults?
Hello. Speech therapy is conducted to fit the lifestyle of the patient. Children learn through games and fun mixed with functional activities. Adult speech therapy will be conducted with real life functional items and activities. Adult therapy consists of education and instruction. For example, if swallowing is being worked on, therapy sessions may take place during meal time. If not at meal time, food will be involved. The patient will educated of what is and isn't safe to eat. Swallow strategies will be taught etc. I hope this helps. READ MORE
How long does a speech therapy session last?
Hello. If you have just received a referral, the initial visit will likely be to evaluate. An evaluation can take a couple hours. A typical speech session is usually around 50-60 minutes. However, every treatment plan is individualized. The Speech Language Pathologist will determine the frequency of services that are best for the patient. READ MORE
My son has delayed speech. Should I take him to a speech language pathologist?
Hello, At 3 years old, children typically have a vocabulary of 900-1000 words and putting 3+ words together making meaningful sentences. They should be able to have a reciprocal conversation with you. Yes, get a referral from his primacy care physician for a speech and language evaluation. In the meantime, books and play are awesome ways to introduce vocabulary to children. Name the pictures in the book and have him touch them, model this for him if he doesn't pick it up right away. If he points to the ball (or any desired item) because he wants it, give him the vocabulary for it "ball, I'll give you the ball". I hope this helps. You have reached out for advice, that is the first step. Keep being an awesome advocate for your child! :) READ MORE
My son was born with slight hearing loss. Will he have a speech problem as well?
Hello, I cannot predict if he will have issues with speech (articulation). From your description, it sounds like there could be a need for language development. From birth, children are soaking up language like a sponge. We have to hear see (sign) language to attach a meaning to it before speaking. Since he has born with a hearing loss, it is a possibility that he missed some language exposure. Contact his primary care physician and request a referral for a speech and language evaluation. If he has not had his ears checked in awhile, inquire about that as well. You are doing an awesome job advocating for your child! Keep up the good work! READ MORE
My daughter is unable to express her speech clearly. What should I do?
Hello! If her speech is unclear and it appears she is having difficulty with coordination, I will advise you to contact her primary care physician and request a referral for a speech and language evaluation. In the mean time, continue to be patient with her and continue to encourage her to communicate. You have reached out for advice, that is the first step. Keep being an awesome advocate for your child! :) READ MORE
My daughter speaks very loudly, should we visit a speech-language pathologist?
Hello! Contact her primary care physician for a hearing screening and to have her ears examined. If issues are presented, they will further assist you. I hope this helps. Continue to be an awesome advocate for your daughter! READ MORE
Why is my 4 year old son still unable to speak fluently?
Hello, From your description, his rate of speech needs to decrease. Calmly have him repeat himself and ask him to slow his speech if he can. If this continues to be an issue, consult his primary care physician and notify him/her of your concerns. Request a referral for a speech and language evaluation. I hope this helps. Continue to be the awesome advocate you are for your son. READ MORE
Do I have dysphonia?
Hello, Contact your primary care physician, let him/her know your symptoms and concerns, and request a referral for an ENT. They will examine if it is structural or not and from there advise you of what will come next. I hope this helps! READ MORE
Will my mother regain her speech after her stroke?
Hello, I am saddened to hear about your mother. Within the first 6 months after a stroke, the brain naturally repairs some of the damage that has taken place. Speech therapy can help with communication. They can work on language and articulation impairments. 100% recovery is never guaranteed, but therapy can provide modification where there is a need. I hope this helps. READ MORE
Is there a cure for stuttering?
Hello. There is no "cure" for stuttering, however with speech therapy, there are modifications and tools that can be used to help your husband communicate more effectively. I would recommend contacting a speech therapist and looking into speech therapy. I hope this helps! READ MORE
My daughter has somewhat of a his when she talks. How can it be corrected?
Hello. It is never to early to receive help :) Does your daughter have teeth missing? I have seen children loose teeth at an early age. Missing teeth can case distortion is speech. if not, and there remains a concern, contact her dentist tell them your concerns. They can examine to determine if there are any structural issues. If there are no concerns, contact her primary care physician for a referral for a speech language evaluation. I hope this helps! You are an awesome advocate for your daughter! Keep up the good work. READ MORE
My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?
Hello. With the help of speech therapy, a lisp can be treated. Although nothing is 100%, a speech language pathologist can help your daughter with articulation placement to assist with a lisp during speech. READ MORE