Debra Richardson MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
679 SIERRA ROSE DR RENO NV, 89511About
Dr. Debra Richardson is a speech language pathologist practicing in RENO, NV. Dr. Richardson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson 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.
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