
Mrs. Rachel Whittington Saffo MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
805 ALLEN HALL MORGANTOWN WV, 26506About
Dr. Rachel Saffo is a speech language pathologist practicing in MORGANTOWN, WV. Dr. Saffo specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Saffo 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. Saffo 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.
Provider Details
Mrs. Rachel Whittington Saffo MS, CCC-SLP's Practice location
Mrs. Rachel Whittington Saffo MS, CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?
IntroductionTay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain's nerve cells. Individuals who have this disorder lacks a type of protein that is needed to break down fatty substances in the brain. Without this protein, fatty substances accumulate in the brain to toxic levels, which...
- What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?
IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
- What Is Dysarthria: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More
What is dysarthria?Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is caused by weak, paralyzed, or damaged oral muscles. Those who have dysarthria usually have trouble speaking along with poor articulation, poor phonation, and poor respiration. Others may also have a hard time understanding people who have...
- Is There a Cure for Autism?
It is natural to ask your doctor about the cure for any disease once you have been diagnosed with it. The same is true for those diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism.Various behavioral adjustment methods and medications that manage autism’s core symptoms are available...
- Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
The following are some of the treatments of MS that focus on slowing the progression of the disease, speeding recovery from attacks, and managing symptoms.Treatments for MS Attacks...
- Late Talkers May Not Have Issues When They Become Teenagers
Children who are Late Talkers may have problems with behavior and emotional development as toddlers, but this may not persist into their teenage years, according to a study published in the journal, Pediatrics. In this study, the researchers followed 2,800 children from birth up until they were...
Nearby Providers
- Cynthia Anne Owens MS,CCC/SLP13 S HIGH ST MORGANTOWN WV 26501
- Mrs. Caitlin Ray6 EDWIN STREET MORGANTOWN WV 26501
- Julia B Vanvolkenburg MED/CCC-SLP200 GASTON AVE FAIRMONT WV 26554
- Donna M Warman SPEECH THERAPIST943 MAPLE DR MORGANTOWN WV 26505
- Gwen Rochelle Carpenter200 GASTON AVE FAIRMONT WV 26554
- Mary Edwards1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE MORGANTOWN WV 26506
Nearest Hospitals
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALSl
MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE MORGANTOWN WV 26506