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Anyone at any age can have a speech or language problem. The earlier the problem is diagnosed and therapy begun, the better the chances of successful treatment.
Speech and language development is not a separate function but a continuous process involving every aspect of the individual — intellectual, motor, emotional, and social. Therefore, problems of speech and language may need not only speech and language evaluations, but also medical or psychological evaluations.
How a Speech-Language
Pathologist Will Help?
Speech-language pathologists are trained to evaluate speech and language problems. They plan and carry out programs to correct or modify the disorder or to develop other means of communicating. A speech-language pathologist also counsels individuals and families in managing the problem.
Speech-language pathologists are often members of healthcare teams. Depending
upon the nature of the problem, they may work with physicians, surgeons,
orthodontists, psychologists, educators, counselors, or social workers.
WHEN YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN AUDIOLOGIST?You would seek the services of an audiologist if you or someone you know is having difficulty hearing. It may be difficult for you to determine if a child is having hearing problems. You might consult an audiologist for a child if:
- The child has difficulty understanding what people are saying.
- You think the child is speaking differently than other children of the same age.
- As an infant, the child does not respond to sounds or people’s voices.
What the Audiologist Will Do?
- Test how well you hear sounds of different pitches.
- Test how well you understand speech at different levels of loudness.
- Do special tests, if necessary, to further identify what type of hearing problem you have.
An audiologist can evaluate your hearing,determine whether you have a hearing loss,
and make recommendations for hearing healthcare. This may include a referral to a physician or recommendations for hearing aids or other amplifying devices or methods to modify the listening environment.
What is Apraxia of Speech?
Apraxia of speech is a disorder causing a person trouble saying what he or she wants to say correctly and with consistency. This is not usually due to weakness or paralysis of muscles, but due to difficulty coordinating movements.
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
Problems with feeding and swallowing may include difficulty with sucking, chewing food, swallowing solids or liquids, coughing or choking when eating, and food sticking in the throat. Therapy focuses on each child’s medical and nutritional status, motor skills, sensory systems, and behavioral/emotional capabilities to achieve efficient and safe oral feeding in line with developmental milestones.
Pediatric Modified Barium Swallow Study
A modified barium swallow study is a video x-ray examination performed jointly with the speech pathologist and radiologist. This study allows for a detailed look at feeding and swallowing systems, including the skills needed for food and liquid management in the mouth and throat, to safely swallow. A pediatric swallow study focuses on ensuring that food and liquid are channeled normally into the stomach and are not entering the airway. It provides immediate feedback and clinical results, reducing the need for a “trial and error” approach to treatment.
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing A feeding disorder describes the behavior of those who have difficulty consuming adequate nutrition by mouth, those who eat too much, or those who eat the wrong things. Dysphagia is a global term for swallowing difficulty. This disorder may include difficulty with sucking, chewing food, swallowing solids or liquids, coughing or choking when eating, and food sticking in the throat.
SERVICES:
- Speech Pathology
- Unique Pediatric Programs
- Swallowing / Feeding Therapy
- Early Intervention Provider
- Stroke Rehab
- Swallowing Treatments (Vital Stim)
- Modified Barium Swallow Studies
Audiology
- Hearing Evaluation
- Ear Wax Removal
- Newborn Hearing Assessment
- Hearing Aid dispensing
- Hearing Aid Repairs
- Aural Rehabilitation
PROGRAM DESIGN
The team includes certified and licensed audiologists, audiology aide and speech / language pathologists. This team assesses the patient’s impairments and determines their functional status to establish treatment goals. These impairments may include:
- Stroke
- Brain Injury
- Neurological Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
- Autism
- Speech / Language Delays
- Stuttering
- Voice Disorders
- Aphasia
WHY WOULD A PATIENT BE REFERRED FOR THIS SERVICE?
- Enhance Communications:
• Speech
• Hearing
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Swallowing Difficulty
• Pediatric / Adult
- Evaluation of Hearing:
• Physician Coordinated Hearing Aid Dispensing
- Speech and language delay
• Pediatrics
- Speech Therapy
• Voice
• Fluency
• Accent Reduction
To make a referral, please call 419-468-0548. A referral can be made by an individual, discharge planner or physician’s office. A doctor’s order is required to schedule an appointment.
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CONTACTS
Office Manager
419-468-0548
Fax 419-462-5829
HOURS
Speech Pathology: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Audiology: Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH BROCHURES AND FLYERS FOR DOWNLOAD
Apraxia of Speech
Modified Barium Study
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
Pediatric Speech Services Brochure
What is Videostroboscopy?
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