Mrs. Lynda Jane Shorter M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1208 HIGH BROOK DR WAXHAW NC, 28173About
Dr. Lynda Shorter is a speech language pathologist practicing in WAXHAW, NC. Dr. Shorter specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Shorter 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. Shorter 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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