Speech therapy addresses communication problems as well as swallowing dysfunction.  The therapist designs an individualized program and works with each patient to help minimize the effects of the disease process.

Benefits of Speech Therapy

• Evaluate communication problems as well as swallowing dysfunction
• Design treatment plans
• Improvement in the ability to understand and express thoughts, ideas and feelings
• Increase comprehension skills for written and verbal communication
• Learn verbal and non-verbal communication skills when necessary
• Increased ability to problem-solve
• Improved swallowing function and safety