Ms. Jillian Ann Laferriere M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
13006 POINT PLEASANT DR FAIRFAX VA, 22033About
Dr. Jillian Laferriere is a speech language pathologist practicing in FAIRFAX, VA. Dr. Laferriere specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Laferriere 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. Laferriere 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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