Jennifer Leigh Saum M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
245 N 3RD E MOUNTAIN HOME ID, 83647About
Dr. Jennifer Saum is a speech language pathologist practicing in MOUNTAIN HOME, ID. Dr. Saum specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Saum 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. Saum 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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