Amy L Thornton M.S.,CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Amy L Thornton M.S.,CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

138 SANDESTIN LN MIRAMAR BEACH FL, 32550
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Dr. Amy Thornton is a speech language pathologist practicing in MIRAMAR BEACH, FL. Dr. Thornton specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Thornton 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. Thornton 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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MIRAMAR BEACH, FL 32550
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