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Lisa Sommers M.A., C.C.C.,SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
358 N PLEASANT ST AMHERST MA, 01003About
Dr. Lisa Sommers is a speech language pathologist practicing in AMHERST, MA. Dr. Sommers specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers 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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