
Heather Jackman M.A.
Speech-Language Pathologist
902 W CYPRESS DR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL, 60005About
Dr. Heather Jackman is a speech language pathologist practicing in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. Dr. Jackman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Jackman 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. Jackman 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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