Jennifer Carol Russell M.A, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
121 BAY RIDGE CT SHELTON WA, 98584About
Dr. Jennifer Russell is a speech language pathologist practicing in SHELTON, WA. Dr. Russell specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Russell 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. Russell 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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