
Amanda Jo Defelice SLP-CFY
Speech-Language Pathologist
6700 ANTIOCH RD OVERLAND PARK KS, 66204About
Dr. Amanda Defelice is a speech language pathologist practicing in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Dr. Defelice specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Defelice 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. Defelice 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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- Elizabeth Mckerlie8951 E 60TH ST RAYTOWN MO 64133
- Lisa M Yost MA, CCC-SLP8149 MONROVIA ST LENEXA KS 66215
- Ms. Angela Vogliardo315 COLBERN ST BELTON MO 64012
- Mrs. Heather Renee Whitsitt M.S., CCC-SLP2400 PERSHING RD KANSAS CITY MO 64108
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