Speech Therapy

What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy involves the rehabilitation or correction of speech, language, voice, swallowing and/or cognitive disabilities that result in difficulty with communication and/or swallowing.

Who can benefit from Speech Therapy?

A wide range of individuals can benefit from speech therapy services, including adults with:

• speech and language difficulties resulting from stroke
• voice disorders
• with communication or cognitive difficulties resulting from brain injury
• swallowing problems
• difficulty communicating and/or swallowing
• with a degenerative dementia like Alzheimer’s disease
• with a degenerative neurologic disease like Parkinson’s disease

What will be included in my speech therapy program?

All speech therapy programs will begin with a detailed diagnostic evaluation that is specific to the individual’s communication and/or swallowing difficulties.  Based on the results of the diagnostic evaluation, the Speech Pathologist will design goals and objectives to facilitate improvement in the individual’s communication and/or swallowing function.  Once goals have been written, the Speech Pathologist will design therapeutic activities to improve the individual’s communication and/or swallowing function.

Will my insurance cover my therapy?

Nearly all insurance plans have a benefit for outpatient speech therapy services.  You will need to contact your plan provider to find the specific out of pocket cost, if any.

Why should I choose Providence Hospitals to provide my speech therapy?

Our clinicians are highly skilled and continually refining their skills through continuing education programs.  Providence hospital speech therapists apply the latest therapeutic techniques based on current research findings.  You can expect prompt and courteous front office staff as well as attentive and knowledgeable therapists.  At Providence, the client comes first.  Our therapist’s case loads are kept at a level that allows for extensive personal interaction on each visit to the clinic.

How do I get started?

For further information on beginning Speech Therapy at Providence Hospital Northeast, please contact our office at (803) 865-4921.