Speech Therapy

Speaking is a complex function. When you have a condition that makes speech difficult, you need speech therapy. This specialized care can deliver customized treatments for conditions that affect your: 

• Brain
• Lips
• Palate
• Teeth
• Throat
• Tongue 

Our speech-language pathologists have expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of cognition, communication, and swallowing disorders that can affect your speech.

We take a patient-centered approach to your care. As specialists with expertise in cognition, language, speech, swallowing and voice, we evaluate your abilities and individual needs. You can count on us to create a tailored treatment plan that meets your health goals and makes speech easier. 

Diagnosis

A wide range of ear, nose and throat disorders can affect your speaking abilities. We evaluate your symptoms to give you the most accurate diagnosis.

Common cognition and communication disorder signs include: 

• Difficulty recalling recent or past events 
• Difficulty thinking of the correct word
• Difficulty understanding others
• Difficulty with attention
• Saying words in the incorrect order
• Slurred or mumbled speech
• Stuttering 

Common swallowing disorder signs include: 

• Coughing or choking when drinking or eating 
• Difficulty chewing food
• Pain when swallowing
• Recurrent pneumonia
• Unexplained weight loss
• Wet vocal quality after eating or drinking 

Testing Services

We offer a wide range of tests to identify your cognition, communication, or swallowing disorder. Based on your symptoms, we may recommend:

Speech Therapy Services

We offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient speech therapy services. Based on your unique needs, your care plan may include:

Accessing Care

To meet your speech therapy needs, we offer easy access to our inpatient and outpatient services. 

• For inpatient care: Services are available on Saturday mornings and Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Talk with your doctor.
• For outpatient care: Call the Outpatient Therapy Office to schedule an evaluation or treatment.