Sandra Kay Pierson M.A., C.C.C./S.L.P.
Speech-Language Pathologist
1934 HICKORY ST ABILENE TX, 79601About
Dr. Sandra Pierson is a speech language pathologist practicing in ABILENE, TX. Dr. Pierson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Pierson 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. Pierson 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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