Joan A. Ponton M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
35959 N 7TH AVE DESERT HILLS AZ, 85086About
Dr. Joan Ponton is a speech language pathologist practicing in DESERT HILLS, AZ. Dr. Ponton specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ponton 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. Ponton 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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