Foreign Accent Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which doctor should I go to for FAS?

A: Depending on the cause for the FAS, the doctors you see will vary. But since it is caused mainly due to a problem in the brain you will see a Neurologist and Neuropsychiatrist followed by a speech therapist.

Q: Is the condition treatable?

A: Yes. It is treatable to a large extent. By attending to the cause for the FAS and seeking some good counseling and speech therapy one can overcome this condition. But it does require a lot of patience as initially, it may be an embarrassment to be suddenly speaking with a totally different accent.