Speech-Language Pathology

Our Speech Pathologists at Premier Health can help if you have problems with any of the following:

Language – difficulty understanding others or expressing yourself
Communication – difficulty remembering words to understand or express an idea, read or write
Cognition – attention, memory, problem solving, or planning issues that affect your daily activities
Voice – loss or partial loss of your voice
Speech – unable to produce sounds correctly, including stuttering or slurring
Swallowing – difficulty passing food, drink or saliva

Our team helps identify the best communication solutions for your needs. This may include augmentative communication (AAC) devices or voice restoration options. Electrolarynx, esophageal speech, or voice prosthesis are common after treatment for conditions like head and neck cancer.

How Are Conditions Treated?

Before developing your treatment program, our therapists will complete a thorough exam to determine the reason for your impairment. Some common reasons include:

Brain injury
Brain tumor
Dementia
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Parkinson's disease
Head and neck cancer
Stroke
Upper airway disorders including Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM) and laryngospasm

Your speech pathologist will help develop your personalized treatment program. Using the latest techniques, tools, and technology, your treatment goals may include: