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i'm completely deaf in 1 ear and in addition, have relocated form europe to usa at age 10 and had to learn a new language; i also had slight stuttering due to social anxiety, so i noticed at age 30 that i have certain pronunciation problems and come off immature and childlike in way i speak and sound during simple conversation due to pattern, tone, style and general speech, and i wonder if i may benefit from speech therapy to correct certain things that were not corrected in childhood or correct some bad habits i picked up along the way, could you explain how i can proceed with assessment and seeking help?
Hi JR,
Yes, you most likely will benefit greatly from speech therapy. I suggest that you look up this site: http://asha.org/proserv/ and find a speech-language pathologist in your region that specializes in voice and stuttering and/or accent modification. You may even find an SLP who speaks your native language which would be helpful. Many of them do take insurance if you have it.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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