Our speech-language pathology team provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders for adults and children of all ages. We offer individualized, one-on-one care focused on improving functional outcomes and quality of life at home, school, work, and in the community.
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Conditions We Treat
Speech and Language Disorders
We evaluate and treat:
- Speech-sound disorders (articulation/phonological disorders)
- Expressive and receptive language disorders
- Developmental language delays
- Stuttering (fluency disorders)
- Social communication (pragmatic language difficulties)
- Aphasia and other acquired language disorders after stroke or neurologic injury
Voice Disorders
We manage:
- Hoarseness or chronic voice changes
- Vocal fatigue or strain
- Voice disorders related to neurologic or structural conditions
- Voice changes following illness, surgery, or radiation treatment
We collaborate with medical providers (e.g., ENT) when appropriate. Voice disorders may occur with professional voice users, such as teachers, public speakers, and singers; misuse; illness; or injury.
Cognitive-Communication Disorders
We provide therapy for individuals with changes in:
- Memory
- Attention and concentration
- Processing speed
- Executive function (planning, organization, problem-solving)
These challenges may occur after stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, or other neurologic conditions.
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
Symptoms may include coughing or choking during meals, sensation of food sticking, unexplained weight loss, poor weight gain, or recurrent pneumonia. We assess and treat feeding and swallowing impairments related to:
- Stroke or neurologic disease
- Head and neck cancer
- Degenerative conditions
- General medical deconditioning
- Prematurity
- Developmental delays
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Sensory sensitivities/ Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
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Pediatric Services
Pediatric services are a key component of our speech-language pathology services. For children from birth through age 18 years, we offer speech, language, articulation, social communication/pragmatics, swallowing/feeding, and cognitive-communication therapy. _________________________________________________________
Services We Provide
- Comprehensive Evaluation: At your initial evaluation, we review your medical history and current concerns, discuss your personal goals, and perform standardized and functional assessments tailored to your needs.
- Individualized Therapy: Based on the results of the evaluation, the SLP will develop a customized treatment plan. Through regular therapy sessions, your progress towards your goals will be monitored and supported.
- Instrumental Swallow Studies: When indicated, we perform instrumental swallow studies to directly visualize swallowing function. These studies allow us to determine physiologic impairment and guide precise diet and treatment recommendations. We currently offer Modified Barium Swallow Studies and are in the process of adding Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
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How to Get Started
A referral is needed before beginning speech therapy. If you feel you would benefit from these services, please ask your physician for a referral. Call us at 928-537-0248 to learn more about what speech therapy is and whether it may help with your concerns.
