
Leslie Ann Whitehead MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2209 CIMMARON DR MIDLAND TX, 79705About
Dr. Leslie Whitehead is a speech language pathologist practicing in MIDLAND, TX. Dr. Whitehead specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Whitehead 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. Whitehead 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
Leslie Ann Whitehead MS, CCC-SLP's Practice location
Leslie Ann Whitehead MS, CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia refers to a disorder characterized by disability in reading. This is a very common learning disability and is found to affect a large percentage of people in the country. Children with this learning disorder are found to have normal vision and intelligence. In many cases, the condition...
- What Is Dysarthria: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More
What is dysarthria?Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is caused by weak, paralyzed, or damaged oral muscles. Those who have dysarthria usually have trouble speaking along with poor articulation, poor phonation, and poor respiration. Others may also have a hard time understanding people who have...
- Is There a Cure for Autism?
It is natural to ask your doctor about the cure for any disease once you have been diagnosed with it. The same is true for those diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism.Various behavioral adjustment methods and medications that manage autism’s core symptoms are available...
- Raising a Child with Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a term used to describe a group of complex brain disorders in human beings. These disorders affect the social interaction of a person, verbal skills, nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors, along with any activity that needs a person to react...
- Late Talkers May Not Have Issues When They Become Teenagers
Children who are Late Talkers may have problems with behavior and emotional development as toddlers, but this may not persist into their teenage years, according to a study published in the journal, Pediatrics. In this study, the researchers followed 2,800 children from birth up until they were...
- Treating Autism
Since symptoms of autism can vary depending on the child, and behaviors can often change over time, treatment solutions should be tailored to individual needs. A program should improve a child’s communication skills while addressing social, behavioral, and learning aspects of a child’s life....
Nearby Providers
- Erin Elizabeth Pfeil CCC-SLP620 N. ALLEGHANEY ODESSA TX 79761
- Mrs. Cynthia Denise Hicks M.S., CCC-SLP3727 SCARLET AVE ODESSA TX 79762
- Mrs. Shalon Marie Jordan M.S. CCC-SLP8700 PICA AVE ODESSA TX 79765
- Kimberly Calzada4822 W ILLINOIS AVE MIDLAND TX 79703
- Mrs. Jennifer Douglas MS, CCC-SLP7009 STONEHENGE RD ODESSA TX 79765
- Shaye Lynne Ingram MS.CCC/SLP620 N ALLEGHANEY AVE ODESSA TX 79761
Nearest Hospitals
ODESSA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
520 E 6TH STREET ODESSA TX 79761CONTINUECARE HOSPITAL AT MEDICAL CENTER ODESSAl
500 WEST 4TH STREET , 4TH FLOOR ODESSA TX 79761