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- BEAM Black Mental Health directory Self-identification Source recorded Jul 2026
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1013569953 recorded Jul 2026
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About Charlay Yates
Charlay Yates is a Black speech-language pathologist practicing in Pikesville, MD. Charlay offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Speech-Language Pathology
Black speech-language pathologists: speech, language, voice, and swallowing therapy. Cultural matching matters for AAE-speaking kids.
Only about 4 percent of U.S. speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are Black (ASHA, 2023). This matters because African American English (AAE) is a rule-governed dialect, not a language disorder. Yet Black children are over-referred to speech therapy and have their language development mischaracterized. A Black or AAE-competent SLP can correctly distinguish dialect from disorder. SLPs also treat stuttering, voice disorders, aphasia after stroke, dysphagia (swallowing), and autism-related language needs.
What SLPs cover
- Child language and articulation
- Stuttering
- Voice disorders (singers, teachers, gender-affirming voice)
- Aphasia and cognitive communication after stroke/TBI
- Dysphagia (swallowing)
- Autism-related social communication
- Accent modification (elective)
Advocacy prompts
- How do you distinguish dialect features from disorder?
- What assessment tools are validated in Black children?
- What home carryover activities do you recommend?
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlay Yates accepting new patients?
Charlay Yates is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Charlay Yates's practice located?
Charlay Yates practices at 115 SUDBROOK LN STE A, Pikesville, MD 21208. Phone: 410-358-1997.
Does Charlay Yates offer telehealth?
Charlay Yates sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Speech-Language Pathology treat?
Black speech-language pathologists: speech, language, voice, and swallowing therapy. Cultural matching matters for AAE-speaking kids.