
Allison J Smith fancher M.A., CFY-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
807 W COMMERCIAL ST HARTFORD CITY IN, 47348About
Dr. Allison Smith fancher is a speech language pathologist practicing in HARTFORD CITY, IN. Dr. Smith fancher specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Smith fancher 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. Smith fancher 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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