
Mrs. Christy Melissa Slayton SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
6700 PALM TREE CIR BAKERSFIELD CA, 93308About
Dr. Christy Slayton is a speech language pathologist practicing in BAKERSFIELD, CA. Dr. Slayton specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Slayton 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. Slayton 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. Christy Melissa Slayton SLP's Practice location
Mrs. Christy Melissa Slayton SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
Is it Multiple Sclerosis?Although some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis are common, there is no definitive pattern that applies to everyone. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis also resemble those of many other diseases. What sets the symptoms of MS apart from other conditions is time. In many...
- What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to the birth defects that result from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Excessive consumption of alcohol during pregnancy may result in the child developing physical deformities, mental conditions, behavioral issues, and learning disorders. The symptoms of fetal...
- Clinically Isolated Syndrome vs. Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know
Clinically isolated syndrome presents the same type of attack where the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system. If this only happens once, it's known as CIS.Clinically Isolated SyndromeDespite popular belief, CIS does not always go on to develop multiple sclerosis. This does...
- What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?
IntroductionTay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain's nerve cells. Individuals who have this disorder lacks a type of protein that is needed to break down fatty substances in the brain. Without this protein, fatty substances accumulate in the brain to toxic levels, which...
- What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make the muscles of the body weaker over a period of time. The muscles become less flexible in this condition. Out of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common.The main characteristics of this medical...
- 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...
Nearby Providers
- Margie Madamba SP7009 QUAILWOOD DR BAKERSFIELD CA 93309
- Kathryn F Whyte2600 F ST BAKERSFIELD CA 93301
- Pamela Balch9703 ANAPARNO CT BAKERSFIELD CA 93312
- Mr. Charles Carlisle Ellis MA, CCC-SLP14015 SANTA FE CT BAKERSFIELD CA 93314
- Mrs. Lanelle Bennett M.A. CCC-SLP2211 MOUNT VERNON AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 93306
- Mrs. Melanie Frank420 34TH ST BAKERSFIELD CA 93301
Nearest Hospitals
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALl
901 OLIVE DRIVE BAKERSFIELD CA 93308SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
2615 CHESTER AVENUE BAKERSFIELD CA 93301BAKERSFIELD HEART HOSPITALl
3001 SILLECT AVENUE BAKERSFIELD CA 93308