Children might have difficulty in acquiring language naturally, or they may exhibit delays in speech development which speech therapy can help address.
Conditions such as stuttering, articulation problems, and dysarthria (slurred speech due to muscle weakness) can impair an individual's ability to produce clear speech.
Some individuals might struggle with understanding others (receptive language), or they may have difficulty sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings completely (expressive language). These issues can be congenital or result from medical conditions like stroke or brain injury.
Therapy can help with problems related to vocal pitch, volume, and quality. People who use their voices professionally, like singers or teachers, may also seek therapy to improve or maintain their vocal health.
Known as dysphagia, swallowing difficulties can result from medical conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, or cancer affecting the throat and mouth. Speech therapists assist in managing and rehabilitating swallowing functions.
Addressing issues with cognition that affect communication, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving disorders, is another aspect of speech therapy, especially relevant after brain injuries or in degenerative conditions like dementia.
We begin with a thorough assessment to understand the unique challenges and goals of each individual. Based on this assessment, our SLPs develop customized treatment plans that address specific areas such as articulation, language comprehension and expression, voice quality, fluency, and cognitive-communication skills. Our plans are designed to be adaptive and responsive, ensuring they evolve with the patient’s progress.
Our services cater to clients across all age groups—from young children with developmental delays to adults recovering from strokes or brain injuries, and elderly clients managing degenerative conditions. We understand the different ways speech and language challenges can impact lives depending on life stages, and we tailor our interventions accordingly.
Our therapists employ a range of techniques and tools, including articulation therapy, language intervention activities, voice disorder therapy, and pragmatic/social communication therapy. For individuals with swallowing difficulties, we provide strategies and exercises to strengthen the muscles and improve the swallowing process.
We go beyond traditional therapy by equipping clients and their families with knowledge and strategies for ongoing improvement and management. This includes training for family members on how to effectively support communication at home, and the use of assistive technologies when appropriate.
Understanding the importance of a comfortable and familiar environment for effective therapy, we offer flexible service delivery options. Clients can receive speech therapy in their own homes, making it more convenient and reducing the stress associated with traveling to appointments.