Speech-Language Pathology Services

  • Pediatric Communication

    -Language

    -Articulation

    -Fluency

    -Voice

    -Social Skills/Nonverbal Language

    -AAC (augmentative communication systems)

  • Pediatric Swallowing/Feeding

    -Modified Barium Swallow Study to objectively evaluate swallow function

    -Dysphagia evaluation and intervention

    -Feeding aversions and sensory issues

  • Adult Communication

    -Dysarthria: motor speech disorder

    -Aphasia: Language disorder

    -Apraxia of Speech: Disorder impacting the planning and coordination of articulators (e.g. lips, tongue, palate)

    -Stuttering/Cluttering: fluency disorder

    -Dysphonia: Voice disorder

    -Cognitive re-training and compensatory strategies

    -Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT): protocol to improve voicing and airway protection in patients with Parkinson's Disease

    -AAC/Speech Generating Device

  • Adult Swallowing

    -Modified Barium Swallow Study to objectively evaluate swallow function

    -Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES): A non-invasive test using a thin flexible scope passed through the nose and down the back of the throat to visualize the patient’s anatomy and swallow function in real time.

    -Dysphagia intervention and management: Skilled service which may include diet modifications, training in compensatory techniques, and exercise programs to improve strength and swallow safety.

    -McNeil Dysphagia Therapy: Protocol that focuses on swallowing as an exercise and incorporates specific criteria for initial intake and how to advance diet textures during therapy.

    -NMES (VitalStim and Ampcare): Modality that sends small electrical impulses to nerves corresponding to muscles that are weak or paralyzed in conjunction with swallowing exercises to improve safety and efficiency.