Tanya M Polkinghorn MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1100 W 41ST ST SIOUX FALLS SD, 57105About
Dr. Tanya Polkinghorn is a speech language pathologist practicing in SIOUX FALLS, SD. Dr. Polkinghorn specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Polkinghorn 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. Polkinghorn 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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