Phyllis S Forbes M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
POMEROY HALL 489 MAIN ST BURLINGTON VT, 05405About
Dr. Phyllis Forbes is a speech language pathologist practicing in BURLINGTON, VT. Dr. Forbes specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes 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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