Speech Therapy addresses problems of swallowing, speech-language and/or voice.  These problems can result from such conditions as stroke, various neurological and medical diseases, head and neck cancer, or vocal cord paralysis/nodules/polyps.  Our Speech Pathologists have been certified in specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:

• Vital Stimulation - a type of electrical stimulation therapy for swallowing disorders
• Lee Silverman Voice Treatment - for Parkinson's disease and other neuromuscular disorders of speech
• Videofluoroscopy - specialized diagnostic assessment for swallowing disorders
• F.E.E.S. - fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
• Videostroboscopic examination of the larynx - for voice disorders
• Acoustic assessment of the voice via Visipitch computerized analysis.
• Alaryngeal Speech for Laryngectomy patients

Have you been diagnosed with:

• Speech disorder
• Language disorder
• Cognitive communication disorder
• Voice disorder
• Swallowing disorder (dysphagia)

Our Speech Pathologists can help. We see patients with the above diagnoses, and offer individualized treatment to help you reach your goals.

What you can expect.

• After a detailed history is taken, an individualized and comprehensive evaluation is completed by the Speech Pathologist.
• Communication or Swallowing Diagnosis is made.
• If therapy is indicated, the patient and the Speech Pathologist will determine what you can expect to achieve in therapy.
• Customized interventions to help you reach your communication or swallowing goals.

How to get started

• A physician's prescription is needed to perform your evaluation and start treatment. Please contact our office at 847.723.7500 with any questions or to make an appointment.

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