Andrea Hansen
Speech-Language Pathologist
7799 Joan Drive West Chester OH, 45069About
Andrea Hansen is a speech language pathologist practicing in West Chester, OH. Mrs. Hansen specializes in speech and language disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Mrs. Hansen evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, or other diseases and injuries. Mrs. Hansen helps patients make sounds and improve their communication skills through various methods. She has extensive experience with working with children who have developmental delays, social communication disorders, and use alternative/augmentative communication.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati MA 2006
Board Certification
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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How can a speech pathologist help my son?
They will figure out the placement of his particular errors and teach him the correct placement. Then work through a series of steps to eventually produce/r/ in conversation. The earlier the better for therapy. READ MORE
My son still can't pronounce his "r's" properly. Would therapy help him?
Yes, /r/ is a difficult sound to produce and does not resolve without therapy READ MORE
Should I be worried if my 16-month-old isn't talking?
Yes, you should see a speech pathologist to determine what may be the cause and get speech therapy. Early intervention is very important READ MORE
My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?
Yes, with speech therapy it can be easily corrected READ MORE
My daughter has somewhat of a his when she talks. How can it be corrected?
No, it is not too early to see a speech pathologist at 4. The earlier the better so that her errors can be corrected rather than turn into a habit that's hard to break. READ MORE
What causes a speech delay?
Sometimes it can be due to a speech condition known as apraxia, where the brain does not communicate with the muscles when you want them to, or the speech delay cause can be unknown. Either way, a speech language pathologist can help to determine the best treatment options for your daughter READ MORE
When should a child get speech therapy?
A child can be seen as early as 18 months, sometimes earlier depending on their severity and other diagnoses. If you are concerned, ask your doctor for a referral to a speech language pathologist who can evaluate and determine the best treatment options for your daughter READ MORE
When should I take my daughter to a doctor for late talking?
Yes, she should get a referral to see a speech language pathologist, who can evaluate her and determine the best treatment options based upon the evaluation results. The earlier the better to assist her in developing her expressive language skills and help to avoid frustration by not being able to clearly communicate her wants/needs. READ MORE
What is considered late speech?
Anything after 18 months can be considered concerning. It's best to have her evaluated by a speech language pathologist to determine if treatment is needed READ MORE
How can I help my 5 year old with speech problems?
Have your doctor give you a referral to see a speech language pathologist, who can evaluate and develop a treatment plan to work on her articulation skills. They can also show you techniques and give you homework to work on her speech sounds at home. READ MORE
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