
Patrick R. Donovan, SLP-CCC
Speech-Language Pathologist
745 W Hidden Creek Pkwy Apt 637 Burleson TX, 76028About
Mr. Patrick R. Donovan is a speech language pathologist practicing in Burleson, TX. Dr. Donovan specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Mr. Donovan 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. Mr. Donovan 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.
Education and Training
Texas A&M Kingsville Masters in Communication Science and Disorders 2012
Board Certification
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- SLP-CCC Trinity Nursing and Rehab of Burleson 2015 - 2019
Professional Memberships
- American Speech-Langauage and Hearing Association
Professional Society Memberships
- American SpeechLanguageHearing Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- His ability to build repor with clients. He is dedicated to the well being and quality of life of clients. He wants to be a motivation and create drive for clients to strive to better themselves.He was inspired because of his own personal experience with Speech Language Pathology sparked his interest in the field. He also attributes his success to his parents and grandparents which are a huge support system and motivators.
Hobbies / Sports
- Collecting Items
Patrick R. Donovan, SLP-CCC's Practice location
Trinity Mission Health and Rehabilitation of Burleson
745 W Hidden Creek Pkwy Apt 637 -Burleson, TX 76028Get Direction
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Get to know Speech Pathologists Patrick R. Donovan, who serves the population of Texas. Patrick graduated with his Associates Degree in 2007. Wanting to further his education, he then completed his Masters Degree in 2011. Additionally he holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. To stay up to date in his field he remains a professional member of the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association. He currently practices as a Speech Pathologists with Trinity Mission Health and Rehabilitation of Burleson. Patrick attributes his professional success to his ability to build a rapport with clients. He is dedicated to the well being and quality of life of clients. He wants to be a motivation and create drive for clients to strive to better themselves. He was inspired because of his own personal experience with Speech Language Pathology sparked his interest in the field. He also attributes his success to his parents and grandparents which are a huge support system and motivators. When not working, he enjoys collectible items. Speech-Language Pathology is a field of expertise practiced by a clinician known as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), also sometimes referred to as a speech and language therapist or a speech therapist. SLP is considered a “related health profession” along with audiology, optometry, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, physical therapy, and others. The field of SLP is distinguished from other “related health professions” SLPs are legally permitted to conclude to certain disorders which fall within their scope of practice. SLPs specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders (speech disorders and language disorders), cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders. SLPs also play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (often in a team with pediatricians and psychologists).
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