
Mrs. Carol Jean Layne M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
2021 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK CA, 94598About
Dr. Carol Layne is a speech language pathologist practicing in WALNUT CREEK, CA. Dr. Layne specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Layne 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. Layne 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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