
Ms. Jo-ann Ross M.A., CCC
Speech-Language Pathologist
23 FAYETTE ST BOSTON MA, 02116About
Dr. Jo-ann Ross is a speech language pathologist practicing in BOSTON, MA. Dr. Ross specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Ross 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. Ross 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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