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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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Can speech therapy help with stuttering?
Yes definitely
Can speech delay be fixed?
Yes. Take her for a speech evaluation.
Is stuttering fixable?
Yes and no. Can go away if caught early. Long standing stuttering can be managed.
How do you fix a stuttering speech?
You go for therapy and depending on your type of stuttering the clinician will teach you strategies to overcome your stuttering.
Can adult speech stuttering be fixed?
It can definitely be improved. Usually if it is of long standing it doesnt go away but it can be managed. I would encourage your friend to seek therapy.
How can I get my 3-year-old to talk?
First take her for a speech and language evaluation and then go from there. Know how much delay there is and learn strategies from the clinicians to stimulate speech and language. READ MORE
First take her for a speech and language evaluation and then go from there. Know how much delay there is and learn strategies from the clinicians to stimulate speech and language. I dont want you to waste more time as she is already three.
Can you prevent speech delay?
Most of the time yes if you provide good stimulation, talk and sing to the child. Make sure he doesnt have middle ear infections and if he does take care of it asap. However, if READ MORE
Most of the time yes if you provide good stimulation, talk and sing to the child. Make sure he doesnt have middle ear infections and if he does take care of it asap. However, if there are neurological conditions like Downs syndrome or Autism etc the child will be at high risk for speech delay but by intervention in a timely manner it can be managed. But it may persist for the lifetime. Normal children can overcome speech delay.
Is speech delay serious?
It can be. Please take her for an evaluation by a speech pathologist.
Can childhood stuttering be fixed?
Yes but learn the strategies from a speech pathologist.
Can a child overcome stuttering?
Depends. It can be overcome or controlled and managed. If caught early it can go away too.
What can cause not talking?
There can be many reasons for not talking: Hearing difficulties Lack of stimulation Anticipatory behavior of parents that doesnt give an opportunity to the child to talk Neurological READ MORE
There can be many reasons for not talking: Hearing difficulties Lack of stimulation Anticipatory behavior of parents that doesnt give an opportunity to the child to talk Neurological or developmental issues. Please see your doctor and get an evaluation as soon as possible.
Is late talking a problem?
Yes it is. Always explore the reason why she is not talking. Provide treatment as early as possible so no lasting effects stay.
Will late talking fix itself?
Maybe maybe not. Its better to provide interventions rather than let the critical speech and language learning period ( 1-3) years lapse. Take her for an evaluation to a speech READ MORE
Maybe maybe not. Its better to provide interventions rather than let the critical speech and language learning period ( 1-3) years lapse. Take her for an evaluation to a speech pathologist.
Can a speech delay be fixed?
Yes of course. Do see a speech pathologist.
Should I take my 2-year-old daughter to a doctor if she is not talking yet?
Yes and then plan a speech evaluation.
Is speech stuttering genetic?
Yes it is. Sometimes it can be non genetic too.
Is late talking genetic?
Yes it can be but not always. Depends. Question is, are you taking her for an evaluation and treatment.
Can speech delay be fixed?
Yes. Depends on the reason. If not fixed can be improved. In most cases it is fixed.
Can you help my child with stuttering?
I am sorry I have retired. There are many speech pathologists available. Please look for someone in your area. Good luck.
How do you help a child that stutters?
By providing speech therapy.
