Geraldine Poirier CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
13 PARK LAWN DR BETHEL CT, 06801About
Dr. Geraldine Poirier is a speech language pathologist practicing in BETHEL, CT. Dr. Poirier specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Poirier 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. Poirier 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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