![Mrs. Tonja Recktenwald M.ED., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist](/fatd/images/avatar.png)
Mrs. Tonja Recktenwald M.ED., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1115 PATTERSON RD DURHAM NC, 27704About
Dr. Tonja Recktenwald is a speech language pathologist practicing in DURHAM, NC. Dr. Recktenwald specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Recktenwald 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. Recktenwald 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. Tonja Recktenwald M.ED., CCC-SLP's Practice location
Mrs. Tonja Recktenwald M.ED., CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Dysphagia?
IntroductionDysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. A person with dysphagia finds it more difficult to move liquid or food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia is most likely caused by muscle and nerve problems. When food is swallowed, multiple muscles and nerves are...
- What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?
IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
- How Common is Autism?
According to a recent survey, 1 out of every 52 children who attend school is autistic. The rates of the disease are constantly increasing, and the disease has trippled in the past decade, not only in the U.S but all around the world.Boys are more affectedWhen we study different ethnic groups and...
- What is Autism?
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects an individual's communication, social, and interpersonal skills. For individuals with this neurological disorder, their normal brain development supporting communication and social skills are impaired. Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorder...
- 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...
- Learn the Signs of Autism
As a parent, it is very critical that you check the heath status of your child regularly. Autism in children can be detected as early as 18 months old. However, the condition can still be treated if discovered later in life. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have unique characteristics...
Nearby Providers
- Miss Kelli York M.ED., CCC-SLP5700 SIX FORKS RD RALEIGH NC 27609
- Katherine Margaret Strollo M.A.DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY DURHAM NC 27710
- Christine WilkieDUMC 3887 DURHAM NC 27710
- Celeste Sacks MED. CCC-SLP313 STEARNS WAY WAKE FOREST NC 27587
- Robyn L Ward M.ED. CCC-SLP1780 HERITAGE CENTER DR STE 204 WAKE FOREST NC 27587
- Jacklyn Coats M.ED. CCC-SLP1807 MAJESTIC DR DURHAM NC 27707
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704