Melissa Able M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
7543 BOSQUE BLVD WACO TX, 76712About
Dr. Melissa Able is a speech language pathologist practicing in WACO, TX. Dr. Able specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Able 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. Able 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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