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Ms. Debra Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dr. Debra Beckman is a speech-language pathologist practicing in Maitland, FL. Dr. Beckman specializes in speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech-language pathologist, Dr. Beckman evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke, or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Beckman 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.
Ms. Debra Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP
  • Maitland, FL
  • Accepting new patients

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