
Ann marie Backman SP0195
Speech-Language Pathologist
899 RIVERSIDE ST PORTLAND ME, 04103About
Dr. Ann marie Backman is a speech language pathologist practicing in PORTLAND, ME. Dr. Backman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Backman 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. Backman 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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