Communication & Cognition Rehabilitation

Speech Language Pathologists (Speech Therapists) assess and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Areas of communication and cognition that speech language pathologists address:

• Articulation of particular sounds and intelligibility
• Understanding what is spoken or written (key to following directions)
• Expressing thoughts, ideas or feelings
• Stuttering
• Use of verbal and nonverbal social skills
• Utilizing one’s voice effectively so others can hear
• Organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and/or problem-solving

Diagnoses speech language pathologists commonly treat:

• Stroke
• Brain Injury
• Parkinson Disease
• Cancer
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Pediatric Development Disorders