
Shawna Nickerson M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
14515 BRIARHILLS PKWY STE 208 HOUSTON TX, 77077About
Dr. Shawna Nickerson is a speech language pathologist practicing in HOUSTON, TX. Dr. Nickerson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Nickerson 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. Nickerson 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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