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Laura Anne Ruffner M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Laura Anne Ruffner M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

5494 BLACKTHORN DR ROCKFORD IL, 61107
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Dr. Laura Ruffner is a speech language pathologist practicing in ROCKFORD, IL. Dr. Ruffner specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ruffner 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. Ruffner 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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5494 BLACKTHORN DR -
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
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