What is speech therapy?
Speech therapy helps children and adults improve their communication skills. No matter what is affecting your ability to speak or communicate, speech therapy can improve your quality of life. Talk to a healthcare provider about a speech therapy evaluation if you or your child has any trouble talking, using language, or hearing.
What does speech therapy treat?
Those who are affected by:
- stroke
- head injury
- dementia
- Parkinson’s disease
- MS and ALS
- other neurological disorders
- surgery
- swallowing disorders
- memory problems
- voice problems
- slurred speech
- impaired thinking skills
How speech therapy can help
Speech therapy can help to:
- improve
- communication skills
- increase independence
- improve ability to
- comprehend and express ideas
- improve quality of life
- enhance language skills
- enhance vocal quality
- better swallowing function
- improve ability to use
- your voice
- improve fluency
- improve/expand diets limited due to injury, illness, or medical conditions
Frequently asked questions
How long does a session last?
A speech therapy session ranges from 30 minutes to an hour.
How is speech therapy different from other therapies?
Speech therapy focuses on communication, language, and speech complications, as well as swallow concerns and voice concerns.
What activities are done in speech therapy?
Tongue and mouth exercises
Facial movements
Reading out loud
Playing word games
Voice exercises
Swallow exercises
Food/drink recommendations
Assessment of swallow safety
To Get This Service
To get this service, ask your primary care provider for a referral.
For more information, call 913-360-5550 in the Atchison area or 785-742-6219 in the Hiawatha area.
