Ms. April J Hamilton SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
59023 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD PLAQUEMINE LA, 70764About
Dr. April Hamilton is a speech language pathologist practicing in PLAQUEMINE, LA. Dr. Hamilton specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hamilton 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. Hamilton 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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