Benefits of a Speech Language Pathologist – Ask an MS Expert

Lesions on the brain can cause several types of changes in speech patterns for people with MS. In this program, Marissa A. Barrera, PhD, MSCS, CCC-SLP will share common speech and swallowing problems for people with MS, and why it’s important to have a speech language pathologist part of your healthcare team. Dr. Barrera is Assistant Dean of Health Sciences, Program Director, and Associate Professor of the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program at The Katz School for Science & Health at Yeshiva University.



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