Speech Therapy
What Is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy involves the evaluation and treatment of disorders related to speech, swallowing and communication. Upon the referral of a physician, licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with patients to address cognitive and motor disabilities, helping to restore essential functions. This care often includes the development of supplementary language systems through augmentative communication devices and provides vital education for both patients and their families.
Our Speech Therapy Services
SLP services provide daily assessment and treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Augmentative alternative communication
- Childhood speech and language disorders
- Developmental delays
- Fluency and stuttering
- Neurological impairments
- Speech generating devices evaluation and treatment
- Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Verbal and written communication
The primary goal of these services is to help patients regain the ability to communicate clearly and swallow safely. If you or your child has been affected by an illness, injury or a condition present at birth that limits function, we are here to help improve communication, safety and quality of life.
How Does It work?
To enroll in speech therapy services at Ashley Regional Medical Center, a physician referral is required. Physician referrals can be faxed to 435.789.7017.
Once we receive the referral from your physician, we will schedule an evaluation. The speech-language pathologist will sit down and discuss your concerns with you before providing appropriate assessment services to determine your speech therapy needs. An individualized plan of care will be designed to address any difficulties you’re experiencing.
We work with patients and caregivers to create and achieve functional, personally effective short- and long-term goals.
Come See Us
If you or your loved one are experiencing any of the following, talk to a doctor about a referral to our speech-language pathologists and let us show you how we can improve your quality of life.
Speech and Language Difficulties
Trouble communicating or understanding feelings, thoughts and ideas; slurred speech, stuttering, difficulty finding words, difficulty being understood, etc.
Swallowing Difficulties
Choking or coughing while eating or drinking, picky/rigid eating, difficulty keeping/manipulating food within the mouth while chewing, etc.
Cognitive Difficulties
Problems with attention, memory, problem solving, reasoning, etc.
Voice Problems
Hoarse voice, loss of voice, chronic cough, resonance difficulties, loss of voice associated with Parkinson’s disease, difficulty breathing associated with throat tightening, etc.
Call 435.781.6864 to get connected with speech therapy.