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Cara Terp Ferguson M.S., CCC,SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
6200 N BRAESWOOD BLVD HOUSTON TX, 77074About
Dr. Cara Ferguson is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOUSTON, TX. Dr. Ferguson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ferguson 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. Ferguson 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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