Constance L. Erickson M.ED.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
WESTWOOD OFFICE PARK BLUEFIELD VA, 24605About
Dr. Constance Erickson is a speech language pathologist practicing in BLUEFIELD, VA. Dr. Erickson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson 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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