

Speech-Language Pathology Services
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Pediatric Communication
-Language
-Articulation
-Fluency
-Voice
-Social Skills/Nonverbal Language
-AAC (augmentative communication systems)
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Pediatric Swallowing/Feeding
-Modified Barium Swallow Study to objectively evaluate swallow function
-Dysphagia evaluation and intervention
-Feeding aversions and sensory issues
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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
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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.