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Adrienne Bagwell

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dr. Adrienne Bagwell is a speech language pathologist practicing in Monticello, AR. Dr. Bagwell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Bagwell 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. Bagwell 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.
Adrienne Bagwell
  • Monticello, AR
  • Accepting new patients

Is speech therapy effective in your 40s?

Speech Pathology treats the life span

How do I continue speech therapy at home after class?

Speak with your parents. There should be resources /information available related to receive additional speech services in a private practice a couple of times a week after school READ MORE
Speak with your parents. There should be resources /information available related to receive additional speech services in a private practice a couple of times a week after school as well as in the summer

Can difficulty hearing affect your speech?

The short answer is yes, it can. In your situation, not so much with speech sounds as you've already acquired speech/language as a child. However, acquired hearing loss later in READ MORE
The short answer is yes, it can. In your situation, not so much with speech sounds as you've already acquired speech/language as a child. However, acquired hearing loss later in life can impact sending/receiving messages because you can miss sounds and because you can be distracted by missed messages you can miss non verbal communication questions. Please consult an Audiologist

How do I help a child I adopted with speech delays?

Consult a speech pathologist whom specializing in early childhood and/or birth to 3

At what age should a delayed child start speech therapy?

Consult a speech language pathologist whom specializes in early childhood

Is speech delay serious?

Severity depends on a lot of factors. Consult a speech language pathologist. Contact local early childhood education programs

My foster child is mute?

Selective mutism is within the scope of practice for speech pathology. However, given the brief hx of being within the foster care system, might I suggest a full development evaluation READ MORE
Selective mutism is within the scope of practice for speech pathology. However, given the brief hx of being within the foster care system, might I suggest a full development evaluation

Are any communication devices used for speech therapy?

There are many devices and apps that can be utilized during skilled therapy. This includes low tech devices such as paper communication boards, dedicated AAC devices, and apps READ MORE
There are many devices and apps that can be utilized during skilled therapy. This includes low tech devices such as paper communication boards, dedicated AAC devices, and apps that can be downloaded to a cellular device or iPad

How can you teach speech therapy at home during the coronavirus?

Only trained therapists provide treatment. However, exercises may be given for home practice. Ask your son's SLP for home practice in between sessions

Why can't I pronounce words with "l"?

Have you always had difficulty with the L phoneme in words? How about when it's in a phrase or complete sentence? Is it at the beginning of words, middle or end? Is this a new READ MORE
Have you always had difficulty with the L phoneme in words? How about when it's in a phrase or complete sentence? Is it at the beginning of words, middle or end? Is this a new difficulty for you? So many variables here. If it's bothersome, I advise seeking evaluation by SLP, particularly if this is a new impairment.

Is speech stuttering genetic?

Stuttering is one of the most mysterious of the speech impairments. It has been suggested that it can have a genetic component. Most prevalent in males.

Are speech disorders treated in children in foster care?

Absolutely! If they are in the public school system and/or Medicaid or other state sponsored medical coverage. Services are available to them. If there are concerns for speech/language READ MORE
Absolutely! If they are in the public school system and/or Medicaid or other state sponsored medical coverage. Services are available to them. If there are concerns for speech/language skills, ask for the child to be screened by voicing concerns to the child's school or guardian

Will a lisp ever go away?

Not without treatment. Much easier to treat when you

Does birth order affect the likelihood of having speech issues?

No, birth order is not a risk factor for speech language impairment

Why do I have trouble pronouncing certain letters?

Have you always had trouble, or is this a new issue? If it is bothersome I would suggest consulting an SLP with experience in adult speech disorders

Is speech stuttering serious?

Only if it causes difficulty for the person who stutters and /or negatively impacts communication. For some it can cause anxiety and social isolation. Consult a speech pathologist READ MORE
Only if it causes difficulty for the person who stutters and /or negatively impacts communication. For some it can cause anxiety and social isolation. Consult a speech pathologist

How does an adult correct a lisp?

Consult an SLP who specializes in adult speech disorders

When should you take your child to a speech pathologist?

Please consult SLP for a full speech/language evaluation as soon as you can. Preference for specialization in pediatric developmental language

Can you have trouble speaking if you can't breathe out of your nose?

It is possible it could have impacts on your resonance. Best to consult an otolaryngologist