Speech Therapy
Speech therapists (also known as speech-language pathologists) evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with a wide variety of conditions that affect oral motor skills, swallowing, and speech and language abilities. Rehabilitation Hospital's speech therapists work to thoroughly evaluate patients and treat a variety of conditions, including:
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Cognitive communication disorders, including memory and problem-solving difficulties
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Language disorders, such as aphasia
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Lisping or stuttering
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Motor speech disorders, including dysarthria and apraxia
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Speech conditions resulting from Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
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Swallowing disorders, such as dysphagia
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Voice disorders, including dysphonia
Speech therapy maximizes communication, cognitive skills and physical abilities:
- Language skills for reasoning and problem solving
- Comprehension, reading, writing and speaking
- Functional tasks
- Safe swallowing
Our speech therapists provide customized treatment plans to address each patient's unique challenges, and offer valuable information and encouragement to support each individual's goals.