Therapy Programs: Speech Therapy

Services

• Diagnosis and treatment of neurologic/acquired brain injury disorders including stroke, hemorrhage, brain tumor and Parkinson’s disease
• Swallow studies (videofloroscopy) – a video study of the various phases of swallowing. Diet and liquid consistency recommendations are made based on the evaluation.
• Vocal cord analysis (videostroboscopy) – a video evaluation utilizing a special camera to visualize vocal cords. This evaluation gives important information about vocal cord problems and function.
• Dysphagia evaluations and treatment
• FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of the swallow)
• Tongue thrust (myofunctional therapy) – use of exercises to increase muscle strength and control of the mouth and tongue by retraining the swallow pattern
• Voice restoration and therapy – assessment and treatment of post-laryngectomy patients to enhance their communication, including assessments for a voice prosthesis or electrolarynx. We also provide therapy to patients with voice disorders to strengthen respiratory and laryngeal functioning and eliminate vocally abusive behaviors.