Kelly M Kerschen
Speech-Language Pathologist
206 S RONEY ST CARL JUNCTION MO, 64834About
Dr. Kelly Kerschen is a speech language pathologist practicing in CARL JUNCTION, MO. Dr. Kerschen specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Kerschen 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. Kerschen 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.
Provider Details
Kelly M Kerschen's Practice location
Kelly M Kerschen's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Is Multiple Sclerosis Genetic?
Multiple Sclerosis is a complex disease that can be caused by several factors; genetic structure is one of them. Several genes are thought to play a role in the development of MS. If any of a close relative, such as a sibling or a parent, has this disease, your chance of developing MS is slightly...
- What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to the birth defects that result from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Excessive consumption of alcohol during pregnancy may result in the child developing physical deformities, mental conditions, behavioral issues, and learning disorders. The symptoms of fetal...
- What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?
IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
- The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks
Babies born at 40 weeks have a lower risk of developing cerebral palsy, when compared to babies born at 37 or 38 weeks, or at 42 weeks and later, according to a new study published in, The Journal of the American Medical Association. But the absolute risk of developing this condition in babies is...
- Everything You Need To Know About Multiple Sclerosis
CausesMS is the result of an abnormal response of the body’s immune system. This response results in an attack on the central nervous system — the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. Specifically the immune system attacks the protective coating around the nerve fibers — myelin — creating...
- What is Autism?
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects an individual's communication, social, and interpersonal skills. For individuals with this neurological disorder, their normal brain development supporting communication and social skills are impaired. Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorder...
Nearby Providers
- Maria S Timpe SLP1717 E 15TH ST JOPLIN MO 64804
- Tracy Rogers710 LYON ST CARTHAGE MO 64836
- Mrs. Tara Lynn Thomas MS, CCC-SLP710 LYON ST CARTHAGE MO 64836
- Mrs. Elizabeth Ruth Jones CCC-SLP1901A BUENA VISTA AVE CARTHAGE MO 64836
- Mrs. Jacqueline Leanne Young JACQUELINE YOUNG411 MADISON WEBB CITY MO 64870
- Mrs. Amy Lynn Wiegers M.S., CCC-SLP1306 STARLITE CIR JOPLIN MO 64801