Courtney Smiley CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4400 SW 320TH ST FEDERAL WAY WA, 98023About
Dr. Courtney Smiley is a speech language pathologist practicing in FEDERAL WAY, WA. Dr. Smiley specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Smiley 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. Smiley 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
Courtney Smiley CCC-SLP's Practice location
Courtney Smiley CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- 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...
- Coping with a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
If 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...
- The History of Muscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder, which is often characterized by a progressive type of muscular degeneration and weakness. There are several types of muscular dystrophy, wherein each type eventually leads to an increased disability, strength loss, and potential...
- Clinically Isolated Syndrome vs. Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know
Clinically isolated syndrome presents the same type of attack where the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system. If this only happens once, it's known as CIS.Clinically Isolated SyndromeDespite popular belief, CIS does not always go on to develop multiple sclerosis. This does...
- 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...
- Treatment of Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)
What is dysphagia?Dysphagia is a disorder in which a person is unable to swallow food or is having difficulty in moving food down to the stomach. The throat or esophageal muscles are unable to work properly, and that leads to this disease. It is usually seen in children, old aged persons, and people...
Nearby Providers
- Ms. Kirsty Marie Docken MSOM, L.AC, MA SLP706 Market St Tacoma WA 98402
- Ann S Lewis B.S.1202 S 76TH ST TACOMA WA 98408
- Megan Leigh Hilby SLP10811 SE KENT KANGLEY RD KENT WA 98030
- Madelynne M Jensen SLP10811 SE KENT KANGLEY RD KENT WA 98030
- Mrs. Diana Catherine Dean M.A., C.C.C.6659 KIMBALL DR GIF HARBOR WA 98335
- Alyssa Lynne Alvarez SLP10811 SE KENT KANGLEY RD KENT WA 98030