
Amy Skipper M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2900 E BROAD ST MANSFIELD TX, 76063About
Dr. Amy Skipper is a speech language pathologist practicing in MANSFIELD, TX. Dr. Skipper specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Skipper 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. Skipper 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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- Jacquelyn Ann Lester MS/CCC-SLP1400 SH 360 MANSFIELD TX 76063
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2700 E BROAD STREET MANSFIELD TX 76063