Speech Therapy
Specialized treatment for communication and swallowing disorders
Our certified speech-language pathologists address the complex needs of people with communication impairments. Whether you or a loved one is impacted by:
- Stroke
- Brain injury
- Oral and brain cancers
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Our compassionate team will work with you to create an individualized program specific to your needs.
The outpatient programs at Kessler Rehabilitation Center provide treatment for:
- Aphasia and other language/speaking difficulties
- Cognitive-linguistic deficits, i.e., impaired short and long-term memory, reasoning and/or language skills
- Articulation and voice challenges
- Dysphagia and other swallowing disorders
Treatment may include:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) - evaluations and training with communication devices for patients with aphasia and neurological conditions
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Program (CRP) - a comprehensive program to improve memory, attention, language and functioning skills
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment® (LSVT) - a voice and respiration treatment method to improve vocal intensity and decrease the impact of Parkinson’s disease on communication
- ReVital™ Cancer Rehabilitation - specialized treatment for individuals whose cancer has impacted their communication or swallowing skills
- SPEAK OUT! & LOUD CROWD® - a specialized program that combines education, individual speech therapy (SPEAK OUT!) and ongoing group sessions (LOUD Crowd) to enhance speech and communication
- Visi-Pitch® - a computerized speech training and analysis program to help patients with voice disorders due to overuse, injury or disease
- VitalStim® - neuromuscular electrical stimulation, a low level electrical impulse that stimulates and strengthens muscles used for swallowing
During the treatment process, a home exercise program may be customized to meet your diagnosis.