Adult Services
We help individuals enhance their communication, speech, and swallowing abilities affected by conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s, or voice disorders.
Our therapists provide personalized strategies to improve clarity, confidence, and overall communication for daily life and work. Through targeted exercises and expert guidance, speech therapy empowers adults to regain independence and express themselves with ease.
Acquired Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain sustains damage due to sudden trauma.
- Direct Impact blow to the head (e.g., hockey cross-check, fall)
- Sudden Deceleration (e.g., rapid stop car accident)
- Rapid Spinning Motion (e.g., high-speed car accident)
Articulation/Speech Impairment
Our customized therapy approach emphasizes practical strategies that help adults improve speech clarity by refining the motor skills needed for accurate sound production.
Disfluency
Disfluency in adults refers to interruptions in normal speech patterns, such as repetitions, hesitations, or prolonged sounds, which can affect communication.
- Stuttering
- Cluttering
Parkinson’s Disease – Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
We assist individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in preserving and improving their communication skills. Treatment often includes a combination of techniques, used alongside the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) program, to maximize results.
Stroke – Aphasia & Dysarthria
Aphasia impairs language skills, making it difficult to understand or express words, while dysarthria affects the muscles needed for speech, resulting in unclear or distorted sounds. Although both disorders impact communication, they differ in their causes and require different treatment approaches.
Swallowing
Speech-language therapy can be highly effective in addressing swallowing difficulties by focusing on improving the safety and efficiency of the swallowing process.
Voice Dysfunction
Short-term intervention with voice therapy typically involves a combination of treatment techniques.
- Direct (exercises to strengthening and optimize voice)
- Indirect (educational)
We’re here to help! Contact us for more information or to schedule an assessment and treatment.
