
Andrea M Hughson MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
17609 VENTURA BLVD STE 215 ENCINO CA, 91316About
Dr. Andrea Hughson is a speech language pathologist practicing in ENCINO, CA. Dr. Hughson specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hughson 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. Hughson 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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