Mrs. Jessi Andricks MS, CCC-SLP

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• The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks

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• Which Specialists Can Treat ADHD?

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• Clinically Isolated Syndrome vs. Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know

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• Learn the Signs of Autism

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• What Is Dysphagia?

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