
Amy L Bernd M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
5222 DARTMOUTH DR MACUNGIE PA, 18062About
Dr. Amy Bernd is a speech language pathologist practicing in MACUNGIE, PA. Dr. Bernd specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Bernd 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. Bernd 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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