Speech Therapy 

Speech-language pathology (SLP), or speech therapy offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for individuals who have developed speech, swallowing or cognitive problems following an injury or illness. Individualized treatment programs are developed for each patient based on his or her specific diagnosis and needs.

What Are the Benefits of SLP?

• Facilitate functional communication skills

• Facilitate safe oral feeding/swallowing

• Educate patient and family on compensatory strategies and home programs

• Facilitate alternative communication methods

Who Can Benefit From SLP?

The diagnoses that may be seen by speech therapists include, but are not limited to the following:

• Stroke

• Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders

• Anoxia

• Memory loss

• Alzheimer’s Disease