
Janet Creager Alger M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
401 SOUTH QUEEN STREET MARTINSBURG WV, 25401About
Dr. Janet Alger is a speech language pathologist practicing in MARTINSBURG, WV. Dr. Alger specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Alger 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. Alger 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
Janet Creager Alger M.S.'s Practice location
Janet Creager Alger M.S.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Choosing the Right Education for Your Autistic Child
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can cause issues in crucial areas of development, such as social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, creative and imaginative play, and sensory processing.Children with ASD may have difficulty understanding and communicating their needs and wants to...
- What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make the muscles of the body weaker over a period of time. The muscles become less flexible in this condition. Out of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common.The main characteristics of this medical...
- How Common is Autism?
According to a recent survey, 1 out of every 52 children who attend school is autistic. The rates of the disease are constantly increasing, and the disease has trippled in the past decade, not only in the U.S but all around the world.Boys are more affectedWhen we study different ethnic groups and...
- Is There a Cure for Autism?
It is natural to ask your doctor about the cure for any disease once you have been diagnosed with it. The same is true for those diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism.Various behavioral adjustment methods and medications that manage autism’s core symptoms are available...
- Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
The following are some of the treatments of MS that focus on slowing the progression of the disease, speeding recovery from attacks, and managing symptoms.Treatments for MS Attacks...
- 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...
Nearby Providers
- Mrs. Susan Carol Dixon MS CCC SLP157 GENERAL LEE AVE INWOOD WV 25428
- Ms. Jennette Marie Cosola CCCSLP401 SOUTH QUEEN STREET MARTINSBURG WV 25401
- Ms. Deanna V BasileBERKELEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MARTINSBURG WV 25401
- Maureen Ann Mcdivitt MEDCCC/SLP401 SOUTH QUEEN STREET MARTINSBURG WV 25401
- Melissa A Michael SLPBERKELEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MARTINSBURG WV 25401
- Suzanne B Mellott CCC-SLP247 HARRISON AVE BERKELEY SPRINGS WV 25411
Nearest Hospitals
BERKELEY MEDICAL CENTERl
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE MARTINSBURG WV 25401JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTERl
300 SOUTH PRESTON STREET RANSON WV 25438WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCl
1 HEALTHY WAY BERKELEY SPRINGS WV 25411