Speech-Language Therapy for Adults
We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of adults with communication disorders. We empower our clients to speak with clarity and confidence. Therapy focuses on improving our patients’ functional communication skills so they achieve greater independence in their daily life. We help individuals with the following diagnoses and conditions:
Aphasia
Results from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor or infection. It affects the individual’s understanding and use of speech and their ability to read and write. A few of our treatments include:
- Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) capitalizes on our client’s preserved singing abilities to improve their language.
- Computer-based treatment such as Constant Therapy® and Bungalow®
- Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) involves the use of augmentative aids (such as gestures and speech generating devices) to help our clients’ express their wants and needs.
Apraxia of Speech
We use a multi-sensory approach to retrain the speech muscles to produce sounds correctly and sequence sounds into words. Clients with severe apraxia may benefit from an augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) option, such as a communication board or speech generating device.
Articulation/Phonological Disorders
We provide therapy to individuals with developmental phonological delays, faulty learned articulation patterns and acquired articulation disorders.
Dysarthria
Results from impaired movement of the muscles used to produce speech.
A few of our therapy approaches include:
- Speech strategies to improve their ability to be understood by others
- LSVT Loud® (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment), a technique shown to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders speak more loudly and clearly
- Family and caregiver training in communication techniques
Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
Individuals with right hemisphere brain damage frequently have an impaired memory, difficulty paying attention, poor reasoning and other cognitive-communication impairments. Our therapy is designed to improve the client’s cognitive-communication abilities for daily life.
Tracheostomy
We restore voice to our clients with tracheostomies by fitting them with speaking valves. The Passy-Muir® valve has been shown to improve communication, swallowing, secretion management and helps wean the individual off a tracheostomy.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Therapy focuses on maximizing our clients’ communication success so they achieve greater independence in everyday life.