Rachel Hefner
Speech-Language Pathologist
4602 CUMBERLAND RD FAYETTEVILLE NC, 28306About
Dr. Rachel Hefner is a speech language pathologist practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Dr. Hefner specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hefner 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. Hefner 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
Rachel Hefner's Practice location
Rachel Hefner's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
Clinically Isolated Syndrome vs. Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To KnowClinically 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...
![]()
Choosing the Right Education for Your Autistic ChildAutism 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...
![]()
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...
![]()
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentMuscular 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...
![]()
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...
![]()
Which Specialists Can Treat ADHD?People suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) encounter several challenges including social, academic or professional difficulties. These issues make it important for ADHD patients to receive definitive treatments that work for them. ADHD is also very common among children....
Nearby Providers
![]()
Mrs. Julieanne Hollister Granados M E.D. CCC-SLP2039 MERRIMAC DR FAYETTEVILLE NC 28304![]()
Mrs. Elizabeth Burns Thomson MS,CCC-SLP4-2817 REILLEY RD FORT BRAGG NC 28310![]()
Maria del pilar Salvat CCC-SLP512 OAKRIDGE DR RAEFORD NC 28376![]()
Mrs. Christal Terral Carter M.S., CCC-SLP2612 THORNGROVE CT FAYETTEVILLE NC 28303![]()
Mrs. Linly Lapointe MA, CCC-SLP6958 NEXUS CT FAYETTEVILLE NC 28304![]()
Sonia Singh1555 CAIN RD FAYETTEVILLE NC 28303
Nearest Hospitals
CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl
1638 OWEN DRIVE P O BOX 2000 FAYETTEVILLE NC 28302BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITALl
800 TILGHMAN DR DUNN NC 28334CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITALl
210 MEDICAL PAVILION DRIVE RAEFORD NC 28376