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Tami El Habachi
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tami El Habachi is a speech-language pathologist practicing in McKinney, TX. She owns Double Talk Therapy, operating out of two offices. In addition, she provides teletherapy services in the entire state of Texas, Maryland, California, and Vermont. Ms. El Habachi specializes in speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech-language pathologist, she evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke, and other diseases and injuries. Ms. El Habachi 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. As part of this, they work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions. If you are interested in services, feel free to reach out to the Double Talk Therapy office at 972-332-0084 or info@doubletalktherapy.com.
26 years
Experience
Tami El Habachi
- McKinney, TX
- The University of Tulsa
- Accepting new patients
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Should I be worried if my 16-month-old isn't talking?
Every child is different and it's difficult to say if you should be worried or not. I often recommend for parents of young children, if they are concerned to consult with a local READ MORE
Every child is different and it's difficult to say if you should be worried or not. I often recommend for parents of young children, if they are concerned to consult with a local speech pathologist or speak with their pediatrician. I am attaching a link to our milestone chart: https://doubletalktherapy.com/milestones/
What should I do if my child is concerned about hearing?
Hearing always has the potential to cause problems in speech and language development as well as learning abilities. When in doubt, contact your pediatrician for a referral to READ MORE
Hearing always has the potential to cause problems in speech and language development as well as learning abilities. When in doubt, contact your pediatrician for a referral to an ENT to address the hearing concerns. If your child is demonstrating speech delays, have your child evaluated by a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Do kids outgrow their fluency speech problem?
Some children do outgrow fluency issues; however, if your child is six and older, likely they will not. Developmental stuttering is believed to be the result of the child's speech READ MORE
Some children do outgrow fluency issues; however, if your child is six and older, likely they will not. Developmental stuttering is believed to be the result of the child's speech development not being able to produce speech as fast as their little minds are thinking. In other words, their little minds are working faster than their mouths. :) This causes disruptions in their speech production. As they mature, the disfluencies appear to resolve. For children with a familiar history of stuttering or who start stuttering later, their fluency issues typically aren't related to development or maturation.
Does your tongue cause speech issues?
If you are an adult, then you do not have a speech delay, you have a disorder. In answer to your question, yes, tongue weakness is a common cause of lisping. I would recommend READ MORE
If you are an adult, then you do not have a speech delay, you have a disorder. In answer to your question, yes, tongue weakness is a common cause of lisping. I would recommend seeing a speech-language pathologist that specializes in myofunctional therapy.
Can a pediatrician diagnose dysgraphia?
No, you will need to see a psychologist or someone that specializes in dysgraphia to have this diagnosed.
What causes an adult to develop a speech delay?
Adults do not have speech delays. If you have started having problems with your speech, there are many medical issues that can result in that. I would first speak to your physician READ MORE
Adults do not have speech delays. If you have started having problems with your speech, there are many medical issues that can result in that. I would first speak to your physician to see if any medical tests are necessary prior to seeing a speech pathologist. Slurred speech is often a sign of a stroke. If your speech is slurring, I would recommend immediate medical attention to this.
Can stuttering be fixed?
Stuttering is not a curable communication disorder. With that said, fluency strategies can reduce episodes and make your stuttering more manageable.
Should I be worried about my stutter?
Stuttering is such a hard communication disorder. There is no cure for it and strategies are the best treatment option. What I tell my adult stutters, if it is bothering you READ MORE
Stuttering is such a hard communication disorder. There is no cure for it and strategies are the best treatment option. What I tell my adult stutters, if it is bothering you when communicating or causing you difficulties, then you need to see a speech therapist.
I also tell parents, that because stuttering is never cured, their child may have times throughout their lifetime that they may need to brush up on their strategies as life events happen.
I also tell parents, that because stuttering is never cured, their child may have times throughout their lifetime that they may need to brush up on their strategies as life events happen.
What treatments are available for speech stuttering?
Stuttering therapy is provided through a speech-language pathologist who uses a process of counseling and taught fluency strategies to help manage stuttering behaviors.
Can speech therapy help my stutter?
I have seen many adults that want to have clearer speech. Some that truly exhibit stuttering difficulties and some that stumble over words. In answer to your questions, yes, READ MORE
I have seen many adults that want to have clearer speech. Some that truly exhibit stuttering difficulties and some that stumble over words. In answer to your questions, yes, speech therapy can help you with managing stuttering but it does not cure it. Speech therapy will teach you strategies to help you manage stuttering behaviors such as repetitions, prolongations, and blocks. It will also help with physical concomitants such as starters, eye blinking, and posturing. If this is something you might be interested in, please feel free to contact our office for a free consultation.
How can I tell if my baby has speech problems?
When in doubt, have your child screened. May private practice Speech Pathologists will screen your child for free and determine if your child needs additional testing. You can READ MORE
When in doubt, have your child screened. May private practice Speech Pathologists will screen your child for free and determine if your child needs additional testing. You can also contact your State's Early Intervention program.
What causes children to have a delayed speech?
There are many things that can result in delayed speech and language skills. Without knowing your child's medical history or hearing your child it is difficult to say what may READ MORE
There are many things that can result in delayed speech and language skills. Without knowing your child's medical history or hearing your child it is difficult to say what may be the root cause of their delay. I would recommend seeing a speech-language pathologist near you to have your child evaluated. You can also request an evaluation through your local area school district.
How long should speech therapy be after a stroke?
It really depends on his deficits. Some strokes can make patients unaware that they need therapy. Also, the type of therapy he is receiving may be too simple or not engaging READ MORE
It really depends on his deficits. Some strokes can make patients unaware that they need therapy. Also, the type of therapy he is receiving may be too simple or not engaging enough so that he feels it's needed.
Can delayed speech be corrected?
Yes, if it is truly a delay. Further assessment should be considered to determine if it is a delay or disorder.
What causes a speech delay?
There are all kinds of things that can result in speech delay. In the last few years, Covid caused several children to have delays in speech and language development. With that READ MORE
There are all kinds of things that can result in speech delay. In the last few years, Covid caused several children to have delays in speech and language development. With that said, other things such as ear infections can also result in delays. It's best to contact a speech pathologist and discuss with them how they can best help you.
Can stuttering be cured?
No, there is no cure for stuttering; however, depending on her age, it may be developmental stuttering, which will go away typically on its own.
What's speech therapy like for adults?
Sometimes games are used for adults, such as card games, dominos, and checkers but not all the time. At times drill work is used to help with apraxia or oral motor exercises are READ MORE
Sometimes games are used for adults, such as card games, dominos, and checkers but not all the time. At times drill work is used to help with apraxia or oral motor exercises are given to help with dysarthria. It really depends on the patient and their needs.
Why is my 3 year old only saying a few words?
Yes. By age 3, your child should have at least 200 words that she uses and understands. She should be making small sentences of 2-4 words. I would also recommend having a speech READ MORE
Yes. By age 3, your child should have at least 200 words that she uses and understands. She should be making small sentences of 2-4 words. I would also recommend having a speech and language evaluation which can be done through your local school system and/or a private practice Speech-Langauge Pathologist.
My son is 3-years-old and isn't talking. What should I do?
I would recommend that your child be seen by a developmental pediatrician. In addition, contact your local school to establish school-based services. Lastly, have him evaluated READ MORE
I would recommend that your child be seen by a developmental pediatrician. In addition, contact your local school to establish school-based services. Lastly, have him evaluated by a private practice speech pathologist. It's concerning that your child's pediatrician hasn't recommended further assessment. By age 3, if your child isn't speaking at all, it's an indication that there may be something more serious occurring along with a significant developmental delay. Your child should have their first word between 8-12 months of age. By 3, he should be speaking in small sentences.
How can I help a late talker?
Whenever there is a concern regarding speech and language development, I always recommend that the child be evaluated by a trained professional. Sometimes parents interpret their READ MORE
Whenever there is a concern regarding speech and language development, I always recommend that the child be evaluated by a trained professional. Sometimes parents interpret their child as not talking when in actuality, the child is just very difficult to understand due to poor articulation abilities. With that said, sometimes it truly is a language delay. With your child being 2, you can contact the early intervention program in your area and have your child evaluated. You can also contact a private practice speech-language pathologist in your area to have an evaluation completed. Typically health insurance will cover the evaluation.
