Cara M. Gelbart, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Cara M. Gelbart

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Cara Gelbart is a speech language pathologist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. Gelbart specializes in speech, language and social pragmatic disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Gelbart evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication difficulties. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Gelbart 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.

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  • Why is my 4 year old son still unable to speak fluently?

    I could not say why your son is not speaking fluently or why he becomes flustered when he speaks without completing a comprehensive evaluation of his speech. Children are not typically definitively diagnosed as having a fluency "disorder," such as stuttering or cluttering until they are school age. You may with to have him evaluated for something of this nature. In the meantime, it is very important not to pressure him or make him feel rushed when he is speaking. Give him plenty of time to get his message out. READ MORE

  • Do I have dysphonia?

    I unfortunately would be unable to determine whether or not you have dysphonia through this forum. If it is something that affects you in your day-to-day life, you may want to seek out a consultation with an ENT or an SLP trained in stroboscopy to complete an examination of your vocal folds. They may also be able to provide you with literature about vocal hygiene, and how to care for your vocal folds to prevent injury, such as hydration, breath support, etc. READ MORE

  • My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?

    Under a certain age, a lisp may resolve itself. Depending on how old your daughter is, speech therapy may be recommended. This can absolutely be remedied through therapy. READ MORE

  • Can puberphonia be corrected with speech therapy?

    This is not my particular area of expertise, however you can seek out speech therapy to work on treating your habitual pitch. READ MORE

  • Is there a cure for stuttering?

    Hello. There is not a "cure" for stuttering. There are a number of strategies which can be taught for impoving stuttering as well as preventing it from occurring and repairing stuttering moments. Adults are often highly motivated, and can do very well in stuttering therapy. READ MORE

  • My son was born with slight hearing loss. Will he have a speech problem as well?

    I cannot predict for certain whether your son with have speech difficulties. Each case is unique. I can say that it is likely, because the way he hears sounds will be distorted, possibly affecting his feedback loop and how he will be able to self-monitor his own sound productions. READ MORE

  • Why does autism affect speech?

    Autism affects children socially. Individuals with autism have a harder time learning through social experiences. Neurotypical individuals learn much of their speech and language through social interaction and observation, and don't have as much difficulty making those connections. Since autism affects social learning, it can be harder for children on the spectrum to learn speech and language without explicit instruction. READ MORE

  • How long does a speech therapy session last?

    The length of the therapy sessions usually depends on insurance. Typically they are either half-hour sessions twice a week, or sixty minutes once per week. This may also depend on the agency you would be receiving the services through. READ MORE

  • My son has delayed speech. Should I take him to a speech language pathologist?

    At the age of 3, I would seek out a comprehensive speech and language evaluation for your son. READ MORE

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Get to know Speech-Language Pathologist Cara M. Gelbart, who serves the population of Arizona. Cara completed her undergraduate degree from the Arizona State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science in 2014, giving her over 5 years of experience in her field. Wanting to further her education she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from her alma mater in 2016. Furthering her training she completed a Speech-Language Pathologist internship with Frank Elementary School as well as the Pediatric Speech-Language Specialists. To stay up to date in her field, Cara remains a professional member of the American Speech and Hearing Association. She currently practices as a Speech-Language Pathologist with Lexis Preparatory School. When not working, Cara enjoys dog training, drawing, painting, and computer animation. Speech-Language Pathology is a field of expertise practiced by a clinician known as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), also sometimes referred to as a speech and language therapist or a speech therapist. SLP is considered a “related health profession” along with audiology, optometry, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, physical therapy, and others. The field of SLP is distinguished from other “related health professions” SLPs are legally permitted to conclude to certain disorders which fall within their scope of practice. SLPs specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders (speech disorders and language disorders), cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders. SLPs also play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (often in a team with pediatricians and psychologists).

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