Speech Therapy

Speech-language pathologists, commonly referred to as SLPs, specialize in communication. They assist individuals across all age groups, from infants to adults. SLPs address a wide range of issues related to communication, neurology, and swallowing difficulties. These conditions can include articulation disorders, phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, or dysarthria.

Importance of Speech Therapy in Home Health:

Evaluations

• Speech/Voice Function Evaluation
• Cognition Function Evaluation
• Swallowing Function Evaluation
• Reading/Writing Function Evaluation
• Verbal Expression Function Evaluation
• Auditory Comprehension Function Evaluation

Plan of Care

• Patient/Family Education
• Speech Articulation Disorders
• Language Disorders
• Non-Oral Communication
• Language Processing
• Facial Exercises to Improve Swallowing/Vocal Skills
• Speech Dysphagia Instruction Program
• Care of Voice Prosthesis; Removal, Cleaning, Site Maintenance
• Voice Disorders
• Dysphagia Treatments
• Establish Rehab Program
• Aural Rehabilitation (C6)
• Food Texture Recommendations
• Therapy to Increase Articulation/Verbal Expression
• Alaryngeal Speech Skills
• Pain Management
• Trach Inst. And Care