Susan Smith, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Susan Smith

Speech-Language Pathologist

7047 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 250 Scottsdale AZ, 85254
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Susan Smith is a speech language pathologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Ms. Smith specializes in speech and language disorders in children ages 3 - 18. As a speech language pathologist, Mrs. Smith evaluates, diagnoses and treats children with communication difficulties. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, or other diseases and injuries. Ms. Smith helps children improve their communication skills and has advanced training in speech sound disorders, fluency, and neurodiversity. 

Education and Training

Arizona State University M.S. Communication Disorders 1999

Board Certification

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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Susan Smith's Expert Contributions
  • Will my mother regain her speech after her stroke?

    Depending on the severity of the stroke, your mother may or may not regain her speech. With regular speech therapy, and lots of time and practice, your mother may regain some of all of her speech. You will want to hang an assessment completed by an SLP who specializes in adult rehabilitation. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

ArticulationApraxiaReceptive LanguageExpressive LanguageAutism SpectrumFluency

Professional Memberships

  • Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association  
  • American Speech-Languuage-Hearing Association  

Susan Smith's Practice location

7047 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 250 -
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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