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About Deborah Chitester MS CCC
Expertise
I can not evaluate a child or person over the computer. I can provide generalities based on my extensive knowledge and expertise in second language acquisition and speech pathology.
Experience
Deborah Jill Chitester received her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Adelphi University in New York and was granted her Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C) by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She has 12 years experience working with all age levels both mono-lingual and Spanish speaking, having received special certification by the State of New York as a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist. Deborah has worked with all age levels and all disabilities. She began her practice in New York, where she worked with both private patients as well as with the major school systems and corporations.
She treats both monolingual and Spanish speaking clients of all ages and disabilities and utilizes some of the latest computer based treatment especially designed to promote optimal language development. Due to the use of her “linguistic features” approach, her client mix is increasingly more culturally linguistically diverse encompassing those representing almost all backgrounds presently comprising Asians, Arabs, Pakistani , etc. Deborah is an advocate of “highest quality service provider” having given many speaking engagements at parent/special interest support groups to inform and educate parents regarding appropriate educational practices for second language learners.
One presentation also dealt with the facilitation of literacy instruction particularly reading in the English Language Learner population. She provides professional development in this area both locally and nationally. Lastly,
She provides specialized language services for internationally adopted children and provides consultative services for parents concerning the importance of distinguishing second language aspects from true speech and language disorders.
In 2007 her first resource guide called Unlocking the Enigma of the Second Language Learner: An Educator and Parental Resource Guide was released. (Llumina Press)
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Language magazine
Advance Magazine
Parents
NJ suburban
Unlocking the Enigma of the Second Language LEarner
Education/Credentials
MS Speech Language PAthology
CCC-Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
Bilingual Extension as a bilingual speech pathologist
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You are here: Experts > Parenting/Family > Parenting Special Needs > Speech Disorders > Open mouth position
Expert: Deborah Chitester MS CCC
Date: 5/14/2008
Subject: Open mouth position
Question
My son frequently has his mouth in an open position with his tongue sticking outward. The speech therapist suggested that I schedule to have his adenoids looked at. I did take him and they said they are in fact enlarged. Now they want to remove them (of course). I am wondering is this going to solve the problem for sure. If not it seems to me like a risky operation for the unknown? Have you came across this before? Also, do you know if there are different types of surgery to remove the adenoids?
Answer
I can not say anything for certain without more specifics like how enlarged, the type and size of the open mouth posture and its impact upon speech production. As I feel comfortable over the internet as a SLP, I can say in my experience this surgery generally helps the issue of open mouth posture. I do not routinely work with children needing this and have not in some time. I do not know about different surgeries for this issue, no. Good luck and I hope I helped some..
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