Amanda Gail Reffitt M.S, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1241 CARY CT OWENSBORO KY, 42301About
Dr. Amanda Reffitt is a speech language pathologist practicing in OWENSBORO, KY. Dr. Reffitt specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Reffitt 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. Reffitt 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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