Speech-language pathologists treat individuals with hearing, language and voice cognitive problems. They also have advanced training for swallowing disorders and working with laryngectomy patients. Their focus is on improving speech-language expression, comprehension and oral motor skills to enhance communication of daily needs and wants.
Therapy may include:
- Receptive/expressive language therapy
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Aural rehabilitation
- Voice and speech intelligibility rehabilitation
- Swallowing therapy
- Voice disorders
- Medication management education
