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Lauren Abernethy M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4715 KIRBY LOOP RD FORT PIERCE FL, 34981About
Dr. Lauren Abernethy is a speech language pathologist practicing in FORT PIERCE, FL. Dr. Abernethy specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Abernethy 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. Abernethy 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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Nearby Providers
- Mrs. Carolyn Wagner Toohey MS, CCC-SLP5145 ROSEWOOD LN VERO BEACH FL 32966
- Mrs. Justine Taylor Theisen M.A. CCC-SLP5811 BAMBOO DRIVE FORT PIERCE FL 34982
- Susan Dudley MA, CCC-SLP4202 OKEECHOBEE RD FORT PIERCE FL 34947
- Mrs. Jennifer Childs Heffelfinger SLP940 NE JENSEN BEACH BLVD JENSEN BEACH FL 34957
- Mrs. Laure Goss M.ED.CF-SLP1331 SW DORIC CT PORT ST LUCIE FL 34953
- Ms. Diana Samalot M.S., CCC-SLP527 NW CASHMERE BLVD PORT SAINT LUCIE FL 34986
Nearest Hospitals
MARTIN MEDICAL CENTERl
200 SE HOSPITAL AVE STUART FL 34995