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Supporting Speech, Language and Swallowing Health

Speech therapy services are available for patients of all ages through a licensed and trained Speech-Language Pathologist. Services include evaluation and treatment in the areas of speech, language, cognition, voice, swallowing, and augmentative communication.

A standardized evaluation will be completed along with informal assessments and patient or parent reports. Based on the findings of the evaluation and information gathered, treatment will be recommended if it is determined to be medically necessary. Treatment frequency and duration will be based on the individual needs of the patient.

For patients of all ages and abilities, we work with you and your family to establish goals and support functional improvements that enhance quality of life.

Speech Therapy for Adults

Communication: Both expressive and receptive language skills can be treated with focus on the patient being able to meet all their wants and needs.
Cognitive Deficits: Common issues which can be addressed are memory, attention, and problem solving. Also testing can identify if a patient is safe to live independently or continue to drive. Compensatory strategies are introduced to help the patient complete activities in their daily life.
Voice Disorders: Hoarseness and breathiness are two common deficits which can be treated. Treatment focuses on how a patient uses their voice and strategies to improve their quality of voice in their everyday life.
Dysphagia: Clinical swallow evaluations, modified barium swallow studies and flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES) are available to assess a patient’s swallow function. Exercises may be given to improve the strength and coordination of the swallow mechanism.

Speech Therapy for Children

Speech: A delay in development of speech or poor intelligibility due to errors in pronouncing words. Treatment will focus on age appropriate goals to make improvements.
Language: Ability to use speech as well as the ability to understand speech can be addressed during treatment.
Behaviors/Social Skills: Inappropriate behaviors for a patient’s age can be addressed as well as social skills. Visual schedules may be developed to assist in treatment as well as social stories.
Myofunctional Deficit: Therapy focuses on training and establishing proper oral placement (jaw/lip/tongue) for speaking and swallowing.