Kristen Shubeck Laforge M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
60A RIVERVALE CT SCOTCH PLAINS NJ, 07076About
Dr. Kristen Laforge is a speech language pathologist practicing in SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ. Dr. Laforge specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Laforge 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. Laforge 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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