Kristie Altenbach
Speech-Language Pathologist
7447 SEPULVEDA BLVD VAN NUYS CA, 91405About
Dr. Kristie Altenbach is a speech language pathologist practicing in VAN NUYS, CA. Dr. Altenbach specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Altenbach 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. Altenbach 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.
Provider Details
Kristie Altenbach's Practice location
Kristie Altenbach's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 WeeksBabies born at 40 weeks have a lower risk of developing cerebral palsy, when compared to babies born at 37 or 38 weeks, or at 42 weeks and later, according to a new study published in, The Journal of the American Medical Association. But the absolute risk of developing this condition in babies is...
![]()
What is Autism?Autism is a developmental disorder that affects an individual's communication, social, and interpersonal skills. For individuals with this neurological disorder, their normal brain development supporting communication and social skills are impaired. Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorder...
![]()
What Is Dysarthria: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and MoreWhat is dysarthria?Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is caused by weak, paralyzed, or damaged oral muscles. Those who have dysarthria usually have trouble speaking along with poor articulation, poor phonation, and poor respiration. Others may also have a hard time understanding people who have...
![]()
What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
![]()
What Is Dysphagia?IntroductionDysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. A person with dysphagia finds it more difficult to move liquid or food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia is most likely caused by muscle and nerve problems. When food is swallowed, multiple muscles and nerves are...
![]()
Coping with a Parkinson’s Disease DiagnosisIf you take an early action on the disease, then you will be able to deal with the symptoms. Above all, education and support enable you to live and fight the challenges that lay ahead. In addition to that, having a professional counselor is critical in designing a treatment plan for you. You not...
