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Alexandra Elizabeth Matisse Jonas

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dr. Alexandra Matisse Jonas is a speech language pathologist practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matisse Jonas specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Matisse Jonas 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. Matisse Jonas 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.
9 years Experience
Alexandra Elizabeth Matisse Jonas
  • Narberth, Pennsylvania
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Accepting new patients

My 6 year old has a speech problem. What do I do?

Hi, I would seek out a speech language evaluation through your daughter's school or a local speech language clinic. They can complete an evaluation to determine what specifically READ MORE
Hi,

I would seek out a speech language evaluation through your daughter's school or a local speech language clinic. They can complete an evaluation to determine what specifically your daughter needs to work on and give you more specific strategies from there.
Good luck!

How long does a speech therapy session last?

Hi, A typical speech language therapy session can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, typically. Although, it does depend where you are taking her for services. Good luck! READ MORE
Hi,

A typical speech language therapy session can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, typically. Although, it does depend where you are taking her for services. Good luck!

What's speech therapy like for adults?

Hi, Therapy will be catered toward your mother and her specific deficits at this time. The speech language pathologist she sees will complete an assessment to find out what those READ MORE
Hi,

Therapy will be catered toward your mother and her specific deficits at this time. The speech language pathologist she sees will complete an assessment to find out what those deficit areas are. Some examples of what treatment may look like includes: having conversations and answering questions on different topics or various oral motor exercises. It all depends on her specific areas of need. I hope this helps.

Thank you