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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

How to help a child we recently adopted?

Get an evaluation by a speech pathologist. At that age the focus will be on language rather than speech production

What are the treatment options for dyslexia?

A pediatric speech pathologist and when she starts school there should be literacy/reading intervention programs at the school

Can an adult see a speech pathologist?

Yes adults can see a speech pathologist. I only treat adults, I further specialize in geriatrics.

Why does a child throw tantrums and hit himself?

Thank you for your question. Your query would be better directed at a child behavior specialist. SLPs can help with the communication part however a full assessment by a behavior READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Your query would be better directed at a child behavior specialist. SLPs can help with the communication part however a full assessment by a behavior specialist would greatly help in targeted treatment.

Can vertigo cause slurred speech?

Not really in a cause/effect manner. I suggest you consult Neurologist

What can be the cause of my speech problems?

Could be lots of things. You didn't give much detail. As always, I recommend consulting a speech pathologist

What can I do to get rid of frontal lisp?

Make an appointment with a speech pathologist

Can speech therapy help with tongue-tie?

Yes a speech pathologist would be your first step. I suggest one that specialized in birth to 3. The SLP will make appropriate referrals as needed to resolve the tongue tie and READ MORE
Yes a speech pathologist would be your first step. I suggest one that specialized in birth to 3. The SLP will make appropriate referrals as needed to resolve the tongue tie and therapy as needed. Tongue ties can impact later developing speech sounds and swallowing/feeding as well

What is the difference between a speech therapist and a speech pathologist?

There is no difference. However, pathologist is usually the term used in a
medical setting and therapist in education. Again same training

Can speech therapy help with autism?

Speech therapy would be an excellent tool to teach communication
strategies. Just keep in mind that communication comes in various forms and
is not always verbal.

How long does a speech therapy session last?

A typical session is 45-60 minutes at a private clinic

What is making my speech patterns change?

Could be a number of things including but not limited to anxiety, oral cavity changes and/or neurological changes. The best course of action would be to consult a local speech READ MORE
Could be a number of things including but not limited to anxiety, oral
cavity changes and/or neurological changes. The best course of action would
be to consult a local speech pathologist for a screening

What causes children to have a delayed speech?

A speech and/or language delay can be cause by many different things. I would suggest getting a comprehensive evaluation by a speech language pathologist or developmental professional. READ MORE
A speech and/or language delay can be cause by many different things. I would suggest getting a comprehensive evaluation by a speech language pathologist or developmental professional.

Can speech therapy help my stutter?

An evaluation with a speech language pathologist experienced in dysfluency
will be able to provide a comprehensive view of strategies to improve
speech fluency

Should I be worried about my stutter?

Only worry about it if it bothers you. In this case a speech pathologist could work with you to improve communication efficiency.

Do children eventually outgrow a lisp?

There are treatments available. I would suggest a speech pathologist in
private practice who specializes in pediatric speech disorders

When should I worry about my child not talking?

Has he had a recent hearing screen? Does he respond to environmental
sounds? If concern always a good idea to get a checkup with a Pediatrician
or a developmental specialist

What is apraxia of speech in toddlers?

In simplest terms, it means there is a disconnect between the brain and the messages sent to the muscles for articulating words/sounds. Kind of like the brain formulates the idea, READ MORE
In simplest terms, it means there is a disconnect between the brain and the messages sent to the muscles for articulating words/sounds. Kind of like the brain formulates the idea, and sends the message to muscles but either the message gets mixed up or the muscles misinterpret the message. Does she also have limb apraxia or other underlying conditions?

My son still can't pronounce his "r's" properly. Would therapy help him?

The course of treatment would depend on different factors including but not limited to: articulator placement, the context of errors, and any other articulation errors present. READ MORE
The course of treatment would depend on different factors including but not limited to: articulator placement, the context of errors, and any other articulation errors present. Most schools have speech pathologists on staff that can provide services during the school day and even some during the summer to avoid lapses in treatment. The first step would be a screening to determine if an evaluation is necessary. It sounds like in this case the child has already been screened and an evaluation has been recommended.

What can be done to help my 5 year old son speak more clearly?

There should be services available via school. If not schedule an appointment with a speech pathologist that specializes in pediatric sound disorders (possibly in phonological READ MORE
There should be services available via school. If not schedule an appointment with a speech pathologist that specializes in pediatric sound disorders (possibly in phonological disorders.