What is a speech-language pathologist?

A speech - language pathologist is a clinician who will assess, diagnose and treat a variety of speech, language, cognitive, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders.

Rehabilitation Medicine - Adult Speech Language Pathology Services

Who needs speech therapy?

• If you can't make speech sounds, or can't say them clearly
• If you have a speech fluency problems (e.g., stuttering)
• If you have a voice quality problems (e.g., hoarse or strained voice)   
• If you have problems understanding and producing language
• If you have cognitive communication impairments (e.g., attention, memory and problem solving deficits)   
• If you have oral motor problems causing chewing and swallowing difficulties

What treatment and services are available?

• We provide intervention and supportive services for adults with speech and language disorders
• We use special instruments (e.g., modified barium swallow study also know as video evaluation of the swallow) to observe your swallowing pattern
• We provide counseling for individuals, families, and caretakers about your communication and swallowing issues
• We help you to get the necessary equipment to aid in communication and swallowing
• We providing referrals and information to other professionals and agencies/organizations within the community
• We select and teach alternative communication systems