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This may be a result of an impairment in physical structure, like vocal nodules, paralysis of the vocal cords, cancer of the head, neck or throat or simply age related changes to the vocal structures commonly seen in older adults. However, sometimes voice disorders may be a result of ineffective or improper use of the vocal mechanism. This may mean putting too much strain on our vocal cords, improper breathing and voice coordination, unresolved psychological conflict etc. Speech therapy can help with assessing the root of the problem and develop strategies to improve your voice.
Dysphagia refers to difficulty or pain while swallowing, may or may not be a cause of an underlying condition. Often includes difficulty with chewing, food getting “stuck”, coughing while eating or drinking or transmitting the food from your mouth to esophagus and finally to the stomach.Commonly seen in adults with head or neck cancer, Parkinson's, stroke etc. Speech therapy services for dysphagia focus on completing a swallowing assessment and providing strategies to help you eat and drink with ease.
These encompass a wide range of conditions and may affect children and adults. Speech disorders occur when the sounds or words we say are unclear and people struggle to understand what we say. Language disorders indicate an impairment with understanding, reading, writing or essentially the words we choose to use to communicate. Speech therapy focuses on completing comprehensive evaluations and developing a treatment plan based on the underlying nature of the problem.
We are so excited to offer the certified Lee Silverman Voice Program for adults adapting to life with Parkinson's disease (PD). Schedule a consultation to determine if you are a good fit for this program. Speech therapy, language, swallowing and voice treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is offered.
Often a result of brain injury or age related cognitive decline seen in older adults. Attention, memory, problem solving, processing information, speed of processing information, reasoning, interpreting language etc. are commonly affected thus affecting communication as well as activities of daily living like managing medications, finances, appointments etc. Speech therapy focuses on the use of strategies to simplify complex information, improve recall and develop routines.
In network speech therapy services are offered for Medicare, Regence, Premera, Life Wise and others. Private pay clients are accepted with special considerations.