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Mrs. Kausar Zafar, MA CCC SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dr. Kausar Zafar is a speech language pathologist practicing in Katy, TX. Dr. Zafar specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Zafar 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. Zafar 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.
Mrs. Kausar Zafar, MA CCC SLP
- Katy, TX
- Accepting new patients
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How can you teach speech therapy at home during the coronavirus?
There are many SLPs who offer services on Zoom.
Will a lisp go away on its own?
Probably not.
How do I stop having a lisp?
Get speech therapy
Why can't I pronounce words with "l"?
Depends. Are you from a country that speaks a language that doesn’t have / l /? If not, it could be your habit or your mouth structure. Are there other sounds that you produce READ MORE
Depends. Are you from a country that speaks a language that doesn’t have / l /? If not, it could be your habit or your mouth structure. Are there other sounds that you produce incorrectly? Get yourself tested and get therapy. It is easy to correct /l /.
Are speech disorders treated in children in foster care?
The foster parents probably consult the responsible agencies to apprise them that there is a need for speech therapy. There are several clinics that service Medicaid children. READ MORE
The foster parents probably consult the responsible agencies to apprise them that there is a need for speech therapy. There are several clinics that service Medicaid children. The foster parents can get serviced through them. Home health can come to your house if the child is home bound for health reasons. Schools can also provide services.
Does birth order affect the likelihood of having speech issues?
As for as my knowledge, no. Birth order can affect the personality of a person, but not speech language development. Now, if other things were going on during your childhood (e.g., READ MORE
As for as my knowledge, no. Birth order can affect the personality of a person, but not speech language development. Now, if other things were going on during your childhood (e.g., a sibling who is pampered more or less), or a sibling has a disability, there can be stressors that may affect language development by hampering the stimulation you would have gotten had the circumstance not exist. Birth order in itself does not affect speech language development.
Will a lisp ever go away?
It will not go away without intervention. Please consult a speech pathologist.
Can a child's speech delay be caused by adoption?
Adoption itself does not cause speech language problems. However, the circumstances that lead up to adoption do. What I am saying is:
The cause that made the parents put the child READ MORE
Adoption itself does not cause speech language problems. However, the circumstances that lead up to adoption do. What I am saying is:
The cause that made the parents put the child up for adoption. Eg death, drugs, trauma, wars, poverty, etc. These conditions foster behaviors which are not conducive to good child rearing practices. Babies need cuddling, loving, talking, singing, and pleasant family environment to flourish. Strife has the opposite effect. Orphanages meet the basic needs of food and shelter, but not the love. This affects language acquisition. Sometimes even feeding. Because orphanages don’t have the time to introduce table foods. They serve a gruel consistency which is easy to feed and quick.
Congratulations on your adoption. Do consult a speech pathologist so your child can quickly catch up with the speech language development.
The cause that made the parents put the child up for adoption. Eg death, drugs, trauma, wars, poverty, etc. These conditions foster behaviors which are not conducive to good child rearing practices. Babies need cuddling, loving, talking, singing, and pleasant family environment to flourish. Strife has the opposite effect. Orphanages meet the basic needs of food and shelter, but not the love. This affects language acquisition. Sometimes even feeding. Because orphanages don’t have the time to introduce table foods. They serve a gruel consistency which is easy to feed and quick.
Congratulations on your adoption. Do consult a speech pathologist so your child can quickly catch up with the speech language development.
At what age can you tell a child has a speech delay?
A child of 18 months should be saying more words and trying to say more sound combinations. Speech pathologists can diagnose problems even younger. If in doubt please take your READ MORE
A child of 18 months should be saying more words and trying to say more sound combinations. Speech pathologists can diagnose problems even younger. If in doubt please take your child for an evaluation. You might spend some money in copay. But if there is a problem you will be well ahead in addressing it and may correct it quickly.
Why do I have trouble pronouncing certain letters?
There can be several reasons. It may be a lisp. If you are substituting /s/ with another sound it may be a phonological problem. Best way is to get treatment for it. Find a speech READ MORE
There can be several reasons. It may be a lisp. If you are substituting /s/ with another sound it may be a phonological problem. Best way is to get treatment for it. Find a speech pathologist.
How does an adult correct a lisp?
Adults and children need speech therapy to correct a lisp. It is possible at any age.
When should you take your child to a speech pathologist?
Yes, as soon as possible. A child of four should be carrying on a conversation. Please don’t wait.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Can you have trouble speaking if you can't breathe out of your nose?
Yes it can affect your resonance. We call it cul de sac resonance. Speech becomes somewhat hypo nasal. However, it will be a severe case. Most deviated septum cases will not affect READ MORE
Yes it can affect your resonance. We call it cul de sac resonance. Speech becomes somewhat hypo nasal. However, it will be a severe case. Most deviated septum cases will not affect speech but have other symptoms. However, any deviation in the nose or palate should be evaluated so it is not confused with velo pharyngeal incompetence or insufficiency. The average person confuses resonance and any difference in voice is often called “nasaly” when it is not always the case.
Can adults benefit from speech therapy?
Yes. We do it all the time.
What's pressured speech?
This is not a speech pathology related condition. It is more related to psychiatric problems. I am not the best person to comment on it. It is a very fast paced speech which is READ MORE
This is not a speech pathology related condition. It is more related to psychiatric problems. I am not the best person to comment on it. It is a very fast paced speech which is due to how the individual is feeling at that time. It is difficult for people to understand. This is not the same as a fast rate of speech as in a condition called Cluttering which is treated by Speech pathologists.
When should I worry about my child not talking?
A child starts babbling around 6 months age. If your child is not making any sounds and producing some early sounds - e.g., Baba, mama, dada, etc. - you should get the child evaluated READ MORE
A child starts babbling around 6 months age. If your child is not making any sounds and producing some early sounds - e.g., Baba, mama, dada, etc. - you should get the child evaluated by a speech language pathologist or contact your school district's Early Childhood Intervention Program. Early identification of speech language delay is very important.
Do children eventually outgrow a lisp?
No most people do not outgrow a lisp. It needs treatment.
Can speech therapy help with tongue-tie?
Yes. Speech therapy can help. Many times one needs to have a Frenectomy, surgery to clip the frenulum. Then speech therapy.
What is the difference between a speech therapist and a speech pathologist?
Technically, the correct title is Speech Language Pathologist in the USA. However, some people call them speech therapist. In Canada and UK, they are called therapist, too. However, READ MORE
Technically, the correct title is Speech Language Pathologist in the USA. However, some people call them speech therapist. In Canada and UK, they are called therapist, too. However, sometimes Speech therapists who do not have a Masters degree and have been grandfathered in with their BA degree before 1989 are called therapist. Important point is you find out what is their education. If they have a Masters degree and CCC-SLP, it means they are fully qualified and certified. They should also have the state license. If they only have a BA degree, their education is much less. However, for a simple problem they may be qualified.
Does hearing loss affect your speech?
Yes. We hear ourselves as we speak and adjust accordingly. However, when people lose their hearing they cannot hear themselves so their speech becomes slurred. Especially the /s, READ MORE
Yes. We hear ourselves as we speak and adjust accordingly. However, when people lose their hearing they cannot hear themselves so their speech becomes slurred. Especially the /s, z / sounds. But many speak normally too. It is important to make sure there is no other reason for the slurred speech.
