
Mrs. Michaela Dockery Torres MA CCC SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3901 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE WILMINGTON NC, 28403About
Dr. Michaela Torres is a speech language pathologist practicing in WILMINGTON, NC. Dr. Torres specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Torres 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. Torres 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
Mrs. Michaela Dockery Torres MA CCC SLP's Practice location
Mrs. Michaela Dockery Torres MA CCC SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- 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...
- Understanding the Different Types of Multiple Sclerosis
Since MS does not progress in the same manner, professionals have divided the disease into four phenotypes based on the manner in which the disease progresses. The four types of multiple sclerosis are Clinically Isolated Syndrome, Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive Multiple...
- What Is Dysarthria: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More
What is dysarthria?Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is caused by weak, paralyzed, or damaged oral muscles. Those who have dysarthria usually have trouble speaking along with poor articulation, poor phonation, and poor respiration. Others may also have a hard time understanding people who have...
- The History of Muscular Dystrophy
What 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...
- Clinically Isolated Syndrome vs. Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know
Clinically isolated syndrome presents the same type of attack where the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system. If this only happens once, it's known as CIS.Clinically Isolated SyndromeDespite popular belief, CIS does not always go on to develop multiple sclerosis. This does...
- Is There a Cure for Autism?
It is natural to ask your doctor about the cure for any disease once you have been diagnosed with it. The same is true for those diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism.Various behavioral adjustment methods and medications that manage autism’s core symptoms are available...
Nearby Providers
- Mrs. Mary jean Anderson MS CCC-SLP3722 SHIPYARD BLVD STE A WILMINGTON NC 28403
- Cheryl W. Ward M.A., CCC-SLP5023 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE WILMINGTON NC 28403
- Julie Nations Flynt MA CCC-SLP3907 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE STE 100 WILMINGTON NC 28403
- Mary Scoville M.ED., CCC-SLP4130 OLEANDER DR WILMINGTON NC 28403
- Ms. Heather Denise Browning MA CCC-SLP1430 COMMONWEALTH DR STE 300 WILMINGTON NC 28403
- Mrs. Michelle Courtney Wheeler MSP CCC-SLP3722 SHIPYARD BLVD STE A WILMINGTON NC 28403