Communication Disorders

• Aphasia is a language disorder that can occur after a stroke or head injury.
• Apraxia of speech is difficulty with the motor programming of speech, which makes it challenging to produce intended words or sounds.
• Articulation disorders involve substitutions and/or distortions of individual sounds.
• Auditory processing disorder is when, despite someone having normal hearing, their brain has difficulty processing auditory information.
• Cognitive communications disorders involve difficulties with memory, attention, language, executive function, and visuospatial processing.
• Communicating after a tracheostomy (a surgical opening in the windpipe) or extended ventilator use can be made easier by using writing and speech-generating devices or a speaking valve to produce verbal messages.
• Developmental speech and language disorders can occur alone or in combination with other conditions, such as autism or hearing loss.
• Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that can affect how you produce speech sounds.
• Phonological disorders involve a pattern of sound errors that make speech difficult to understand.
• Pragmatic or social language disorders make it difficult to engage in social communication with others using verbal or non-verbal language (such as eye contact and facial expressions).
• Resonance and velopharyngeal functioning problems can be associated with craniofacial-related conditions like cleft palate.
• Stuttering is a problem with how speech flows, also called fluency.
• Voice disorders are problems with voice quality, pitch, loudness, or tone.

Comprehensive Evaluation
During your initial appointment, we take the time to get a thorough understanding of your or your loved one's needs. We’ll discuss your medical history and daily activities and use surveys and quality-of-life measures to determine what is important to you. 

Testing
We’ll assess your or your loved one's communication strengths and areas of need using sophisticated instruments, equipment, computer software systems, and other tools. This technology can provide specific information about the type and severity of your impairment and lead to a more precise diagnosis and treatment plan.

Our speech-language pathologists are up to date on the latest techniques for treating all types of communication disorders. We also collaborate with a range of specialists to treat any contributing issues.  

Adult and Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Services
Speech-language therapy combines teaching and practicing specific skills and/or exercises to improve communication. A licensed speech-language pathologist, also called a speech therapist, works with you or your child in individual or group sessions. Visits may be in-person or virtual, depending on your individual needs and goals.

Support Tools 
We can help you learn to use tools like mobile devices, smart phones, and computers to meet your individual communication goals, which may include skills like sharing your ideas and thoughts with another person. Our Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program offers a wide variety of equipment and speech-generating devices, including innovative technology for treating all types of communication disorders. 

We may also recommend devices such as eye gaze boards, visual schedules, memory books, and communication boards and books. 

Adult and Pediatric Audiology Services 
For communication problems related to hearing loss and hearing disorders in adults or children, we have a team of speech-language pathologists with specialized training to help. They work hand in hand with audiologists, who work to discover the source of hearing issues and offer treatment options. 

Individualized, Compassionate Care
In addition to formal testing, we listen to your personal experiences to make an accurate assessment of your or your child’s communication needs. Throughout treatment, we measure and track progress toward your goals.

Improving Quality of Life
Our trained speech-language pathologists help you understand how a communication disorder may be impacting your quality of life. We work with you and your family to make changes based on your individual needs, and we use a wide variety of simple and sophisticated tools to help you achieve success.

School/Work Involvement
Depending on your needs, our speech-language pathologists will collaborate with teachers or employers to help you reach education and work goals. We teach personalized strategies to make interactions easier, and we provide tips to make communication successful in any type of environment.