Speech Therapy
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BenchMark Physical Therapy
Some of our locations offer Speech Therapy services for evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Common referral diagnoses include: stroke, head injury, brain tumors, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("Lou Gehrig's Disease"), cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, head and neck cancer and voice problems. Upon completion of an initial evaluation, therapy is scheduled for treatment of a variety of problems.
Some of these include:
- difficulty with speaking and writing due to word finding problems and problems with thought organization
- difficulty with understanding what others are saying to you
- difficulty with understanding and retaining what you are reading
- difficulty with producing speech that can be understood by others because of mispronunciation of sounds, poor breath support, and/or weak voice
- difficulty with memory for dates and facts related to new information encountered
- Difficulty with problem solving that affects your ability to perform daily activities
- Chronic hoarseness due to the overuse of your voice
- Use of alternative communication including signing, picture books and speech generating devices
- Difficulty with chewing and swallowing your food
Testimonials
Please take a moment to meet some of our former patients, and learn what they think about their experiences and the quality of care they received at our clinics.
