Dawn M Heisig SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
315 S MANNING BLVD ALBANY NY, 12208About
Dr. Dawn Heisig is a speech language pathologist practicing in ALBANY, NY. Dr. Heisig specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Heisig 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. Heisig 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
Dawn M Heisig SLP's Practice location
Dawn M Heisig SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
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....
![]()
How Common is Autism?According to a recent survey, 1 out of every 52 children who attend school is autistic. The rates of the disease are constantly increasing, and the disease has trippled in the past decade, not only in the U.S but all around the world.Boys are more affectedWhen we study different ethnic groups and...
![]()
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...
![]()
Learn the Signs of AutismAs a parent, it is very critical that you check the heath status of your child regularly. Autism in children can be detected as early as 18 months old. However, the condition can still be treated if discovered later in life. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have unique characteristics...
![]()
5 Possible Causes of Multiple SclerosisMS is the result of an abnormal response of the body’s immune system. This response results in an attack on the central nervous system - the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. The immune system attacks the protective coating around the nerve fibers - myelin - creating scar tissue on and around...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Cynthia Van wie129 MAPLE AVE VOORHEESVILLE NY 12186![]()
Mrs. Marilyn R Light CCC-SLP30 PASHLEY RD GLENVILLE NY 12302![]()
Mrs. Betty P. Gebauer CCC-SLP1013 RED PINE DR SCHENECTADY NY 12303![]()
Mrs. Jennifer L Blair M.S. CCC-SLP435 4TH ST TROY NY 12180![]()
Kelly Bienick SLP314 S MANNING BLVD ALBANY NY 12208![]()
Emmie Lee Houghton M.S.E. CCC-SLP1270 BELMONT AVE SCHENECTADY NY 12308