
Rochelle Lefton M.S., CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
141 N MERAMEC AVE CLAYTON MO, 63105About
Dr. Rochelle Lefton is a speech language pathologist practicing in CLAYTON, MO. Dr. Lefton specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Lefton 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. Lefton 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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