
Catherine Joann Whittard M.ED, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
906-A TRAILVIEW BLVD, SE, LEESBURG VA, 20175About
Dr. Catherine Whittard is a speech language pathologist practicing in LEESBURG, VA. Dr. Whittard specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Whittard 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. Whittard 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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