Emily Deardorff M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1995 E COALTON RD APT 29-302 SUPERIOR CO, 80027About
Dr. Emily Deardorff is a speech language pathologist practicing in SUPERIOR, CO. Dr. Deardorff specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Deardorff 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. Deardorff 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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