Deidra Dawn Parks M.S. CCC/SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Deidra Dawn Parks M.S. CCC/SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

16721 E KENDALL RD MOUNT VERNON IL, 62864
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Dr. Deidra Parks is a speech language pathologist practicing in MOUNT VERNON, IL. Dr. Parks specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Parks 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. Parks 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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16721 E KENDALL RD -
MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864
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