Speech Therapy

About Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-language pathologists at Ashley Regional Medical Center evaluate and treat speech, language, swallowing, voice disorders and cognitive-linguistic deficits across the patient’s life span.

We evaluate and treat:

• Speech and language disorders: Articulation, language delays and fluency problems
• Dysphagia and feeding: Swallowing problems and food aversion
• Cognitive deficits: TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), dementia and stroke
• Developmental disorders: Autism spectrum disorders and syndromes
• Voice disorders
• Auditory habilitation/rehabilitation

We collaborate with:

• Primary care physicians
• Family members/caregivers
• Other rehab professionals (physical therapy, occupational therapy, special education team members, etc.)

We strive to provide the highest quality care for patients of all ages and abilities.

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.

What do we offer? 

Our speech-language pathologists are committed to supporting patients who suffer from speech, swallowing or social communication problems. We do this by providing individualized assessment and treatment to optimize speech, language, swallowing and cognitive functioning of our patients.

We also provide:

• Screening services to evaluate the need for further assessment
• Instrumental assessment of swallowing (modified barium swallow studies)
• Direct and indirect treatment modalities
• Collaboration with patients and/or caregivers to set and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes
• Development of home programs as appropriate
• Recommendations for further treatment and resources at home and in the community

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.