Ms. Lynda A. Distefano MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Ms. Lynda A. Distefano MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

607 NORTH AVE WAKEFIELD MA, 01880
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Dr. Lynda Distefano is a speech language pathologist practicing in WAKEFIELD, MA. Dr. Distefano specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano 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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WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
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