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Taisha Serrano
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
5 years
Experience
Taisha Serrano
- Luquillo, Puerto Rico
- Universidad Ana G. Méndez
- Accepting new patients
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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 READ MORE
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.
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.
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) READ MORE
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.
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 READ MORE
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.
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.
What causes an adult to develop a speech delay?
It can happen when you suffer a Traumatic brain injury, CVA or a neurologic disorder.
Can a speech delay be caused by a work injury?
Yes, it can be a reason. Probably a Brain Injury causes some delays.