Deesta Jan Shaffer M.S
Speech-Language Pathologist
1036 HIGHWAY 64 E ALMA AR, 72921About
Dr. Deesta Shaffer is a speech language pathologist practicing in ALMA, AR. Dr. Shaffer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer 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.
Provider Details
Deesta Jan Shaffer M.S's Practice location
Deesta Jan Shaffer M.S's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
![]()
Everything You Need To Know About Multiple SclerosisCausesMS is the result of an abnormal response of the body’s immune system. This response results in an attack on the central nervous system — the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. Specifically the immune system attacks the protective coating around the nerve fibers — myelin — creating...
![]()
Treatment of Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)What is dysphagia?Dysphagia is a disorder in which a person is unable to swallow food or is having difficulty in moving food down to the stomach. The throat or esophageal muscles are unable to work properly, and that leads to this disease. It is usually seen in children, old aged persons, and people...
![]()
Early Warning Signs of Multiple SclerosisIs it Multiple Sclerosis?Although some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis are common, there is no definitive pattern that applies to everyone. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis also resemble those of many other diseases. What sets the symptoms of MS apart from other conditions is time. In many...
![]()
The History of Muscular DystrophyWhat is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder, which is often characterized by a progressive type of muscular degeneration and weakness. There are several types of muscular dystrophy, wherein each type eventually leads to an increased disability, strength loss, and potential...
![]()
What is Autism?Autism is a developmental disorder that affects an individual's communication, social, and interpersonal skills. For individuals with this neurological disorder, their normal brain development supporting communication and social skills are impaired. Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorder...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Mrs. Becky Chambers Shaver M.A. CCC-SLP2801 OLD GREENWOOD RD STE 15 FORT SMITH AR 72903![]()
Helene Rebecca Carter SLP4600 S 96TH ST FORT SMITH AR 72903![]()
Mrs. Audrey Ann Kengla M.S.,CCC-SLP420 N MAIN ST GREENWOOD AR 72936![]()
Mrs. Suzanne M Little MS, CCC-SLP1006 N SCHOOL ST CHARLESTON AR 72933![]()
Kallie Williamson MS CF-SLP3205 JENNY LIND RD FORT SMITH AR 72901![]()
Erin Athene Stamper MS, CFY-SLP3205 JENNY LIND RD FORT SMITH AR 72901
Nearest Hospitals
SPARKS MEDICAL CENTER - VAN BURENl
EAST MAIN AND SOUTH 20TH STREET VAN BUREN AR 72956MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITHl
7301 ROGERS AVE FORT SMITH AR 72917SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1001 TOWSON AVENUE FORT SMITH AR 72902