Vanessa Martinez, MS, CCC, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1242 SW Tyne Island Road Cape Coral FL, 33991About
Dr. Vanessa Martinez is a speech language pathologist practicing in Cape Coral, FL. Dr. Martinez specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez 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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Get to know Speech-Language Pathologist Vanessa Martinez, who serves the population of Florida.
Vanessa Martinez is a speech-language pathologist currently practicing in Florida.
The SLP signifies an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and expertise, as it is reserved only for those speech-language pathologists who have met a set of rigorous academic and professional standards—often beyond what is required for state licensure. It represents a commitment to the profession, to ongoing professional development, and to ASHA’s Code of Ethics.
Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. All states require that speech-language pathologists be licensed. Licensure requirements vary by state but typically include clinical experience and passing an exam.
Speech-language pathology (or speech and language pathology) is a healthcare field of expertise practiced globally. Speech-language pathology (SLP) specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication disorders (speech and language impairments), cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
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