What’s a speech-language pathologist?
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), or speech therapists, are experts in diagnosing and treating problems related to communication and feeding/swallowing.
Conditions we treat
Ask your doctor for a referral to an SLP at ProHealth regarding:
- Articulation disorders – Problems making sounds needed to speak clearly.
- Cognitive-communication disorders – Difficulty communicating because of problems with thinking, attention or memory.
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) – Trouble moving food or liquid through the mouth and throat.
- Expressive disorders – Difficulty using words to convey thoughts or ideas.
- Fluency disorders – Stuttering and other problems speaking smoothly.
- Language disorders – Trouble understanding words or using them to express ideas.
- Receptive disorders – Difficulty understanding or processing language.
- Voice disorders – Problems with pitch, volume or tone of voice.
Personalized speech therapy
Work with your speech therapist to create a personalized treatment plan. Trust your SLP to find individual approaches and strategies.