Camille Cappelen, MS, CCC-SLP
Pathologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pathology
1705 17th Ave Vero Beach FL, 32960About
Mrs. Camille Cappelen is a speech language pathologist practicing in Vero Beach, FL. Mrs. Cappelen specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients. As a speech language pathologist, Mrs. Cappelen 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. Mrs. Cappelen 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
Johns Hopkins University Public Health 2012
Loyola University of Maryland Speech-Language Pathology 2015
Board Certification
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Provider Details
Camille Cappelen, MS, CCC-SLP's Expert Contributions
Can missing teeth affect your speech?
Yes, your teeth help you to produce sounds like /s/, /z/, /f/, /v/, "sh", etc. READ MORE
Does hearing loss affect speech in adults?
Yes, when you cannot hear yourself or others speak or if you are missing certain sounds due to hearing loss it can negatively impact the verbal output. READ MORE
Why does a child throw tantrums and hit himself?
There are various reasons for tantrums. Many times a child who has difficulty communicating uses behaviors to communicate. Other times when the communication demands on a child is too great they have a meltdown. I would recommend bringing your son to see a psychologist or a speech-language pathologist to help with his communication and behaviors. READ MORE
Can speech therapy help my stutter?
Speech therapy can help your stutter by practicing strategies with you as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. Yes, I think going to speech therapy would be beneficial. READ MORE
How long should speech therapy be after a stroke?
It depends on the type of stroke, but typically you'll see the most spontaneous recovery between 3-6 months; after that, the recovery can slow or plateau. I recommend going to speech therapy for at least a year after a stroke if the stroke was severe. READ MORE
What's speech therapy like for adults?
It depends on what type of stroke your mother had. If it was on the right side of the brain, then more cognitive therapy; but, if the stroke was on the left side of the brain, there will be more language therapy. READ MORE
My daughter is unable to express her speech clearly. What should I do?
Seeking a speech-language evaluation will help assess your daughters expressive language and decipher if there is a motor speech deficit or an articulation/phonological impairment, etc. Early intervention is key! READ MORE
My daughter speaks very loudly, should we visit a speech-language pathologist?
I'd recommend getting a hearing evaluation with an audiologist to rule out any hearing loss. Then, I'd recommend getting a speech evaluation. READ MORE
My daughter is depressed about her speech problems
Yes, seeing an adolescent psychiatrist is a pro-active way to help your daughter work through her emotions and help her continue to work on her speech goals. READ MORE
My daughter has trouble pronouncing certain sounds and letters. How can I help her?
Please seek a speech-language evaluation to assess her articulation, phonological processing, and any other speech-language deficit. READ MORE
Does birth order affect the likelihood of having speech issues?
There is not a strong correlation between birth order and having a speech issue. READ MORE
Are boys more likely to be developmentally behind girls?
Yes, girls mature faster than boys. READ MORE
Does therapy work for children with anxiety?
I would recommend seeing a childhood psychiatrist first. READ MORE
Can a child's speech delay be caused by adoption?
The adoption process can be traumatic for a 4 year old; this may cause problems with their cognitive and linguistic development. There also may be a general speech or language deficit. I would recommend seeking a speech-language evaluation to rule out the above issues. READ MORE
Can bronchitis have a long-term effect on breathing?
No it shouldn't so long as it remediates and you continue practicing good oral hygiene. READ MORE
At what age can you tell a child has a speech delay?
There are various indicators to rule in/out a speech-language deficit. I would recommend seeking an evaluation just to be sure. READ MORE
Why do I have trouble pronouncing certain letters?
There are different factors that may negatively impact someone's speech. Seeking a speech-language evaluation can help decipher the reason(s) you're having trouble. READ MORE
How can I tell if my baby has speech problems?
By 2 years of age your child can have anywhere from 50-100 words; yes, sometimes there are delays and early intervention helps! Yes I would advise bringing your child in for a speech therapy evaluation. READ MORE
My son is 3-years-old and isn't talking. What should I do?
I would recommend having your son receive a speech-language evaluation; that is a good place to start along with speaking with your pediatrician regarding any further testing they would recommend. There are certain factors that may be affecting your child's verbal language. READ MORE
How long does a speech therapy session last?
It depends on the setting and what will work for your daughter. If you go to an outpatient setting they typically see patients for one hour, but if your child has difficulty or if your schedule doesn't allot for that amount of time they can also see her for 30 or 45 minutes. Thank you for your question! READ MORE
What do you attribute your success to?
- Finding her passion, being truly interested in what she does.
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