Amy R Spencer M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4121 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD CULLOWHEE NC, 28723About
Dr. Amy Spencer is a speech language pathologist practicing in CULLOWHEE, NC. Dr. Spencer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Spencer 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. Spencer 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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