Laura Spitler M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
694 FRUITVILLE PIKE MANHEIM PA, 17545About
Dr. Laura Spitler is a speech language pathologist practicing in MANHEIM, PA. Dr. Spitler specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Spitler 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. Spitler 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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