Rita Paulette Thompson kaffer M.A. CCC/SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Rita Paulette Thompson kaffer M.A. CCC/SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

348 55TH ST CLARENDON HILLS IL, 60514
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Dr. Rita Thompson kaffer is a speech language pathologist practicing in CLARENDON HILLS, IL. Dr. Thompson kaffer specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Thompson kaffer 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. Thompson kaffer 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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CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514
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