Mrs. Laura A Birtz-sisson T.S.H.H., M.S. ED.
Speech-Language Pathologist
39 MONTGOMERY ST ROUSES POINT NY, 12979About
Dr. Laura Birtz-sisson is a speech language pathologist practicing in ROUSES POINT, NY. Dr. Birtz-sisson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Birtz-sisson 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. Birtz-sisson 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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