Leann Bento M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
17 GEORGE BROWN ST BILLERICA MA, 01821About
Dr. Leann Bento is a speech language pathologist practicing in BILLERICA, MA. Dr. Bento specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Bento 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. Bento 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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