Phylis Austin, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Phylis Austin

Speech-Language Pathologist

3115 UNIVERSITY BLVD W KENSINGTON MD, 20895
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Dr. Phylis Austin is a speech language pathologist practicing in KENSINGTON, MD. Dr. Austin specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin 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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3115 UNIVERSITY BLVD W -
KENSINGTON, MD 20895
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