Individualized Programs for Speech & Swallowing Disorders
Difficulty speaking or swallowing is not an unusual problem for children
or adults who have been injured or afflicted with certain types of medical
conditions, such as a stroke. Speech therapists at Allied Services Integrated
Health System create individualized programs for each patient designed
to help them overcome difficulties with speaking or swallowing.
Speech therapists can help patients who are dealing with:
Lisps
Stuttering
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Dysphagia/oral feeding disorders
Auditory processing disorder
Voice disorders
Expressive disorders
Cognitive-communication disorders
What You Should Know About Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPS)
Speech-language pathologist is the professional term for a speech therapist.
These are highly trained medical specialists who focus on communication,
cognition, and development. SLPS can work with patients of any age. They
typically work with patients one-on-one to develop personalized treatments
plans. However, patients may also participate in a group program guided
by an SLP.
The primary interventions used by SLPS include:
Language intervention activities – These activities engage the patient with games, books, or other activities
designed to stimulate language development. Patients may also participate
in vocabulary and grammar exercises.
Articulation therapy – Some words are harder to say than others. In this therapy, SLPs mouth
out words that the patient is having trouble speaking out loud. Patients
learn how to physically create the sound with their mouths so that they
can have an easier time saying it out loud.
Feeding and swallowing therapy – These treatments are for patients who are having trouble swallowing or
using their mouth. Patients learn exercises that help strengthen the muscles
in their throat and mouth.
Family Involvement
Overcoming a speech disorder is easier when you have a support system.
At Allied Services Integrated Health System, our SLPs help patients and
their families/support team learn new strategies for overcoming these
problems. It is important to remain positive and stay motivated. Treating
a speech disorder can take time, but with dedicated help from a knowledgeable
team, patients can see significant results.
Begin Your Recovery Journey Today
Getting physical therapy at our Rehab Centers is hassle-free. With Direct
Access, you can begin without needing a referral, which means you won't
have to go through the expense and inconvenience of seeing another physician
for a referral.
To find a nearby Rehab Center, please refer to the
Locations section or contact us at
570-348-1360 (Scranton) or
570-826-3900 (Wilkes-Barr).
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