What Does a Speech Language Pathologist Do?
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is a highly trained professional dedicated to diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders. Whether it's helping a child overcome a speech delay or aiding an adult in recovering communication skills after a stroke, SLPs play a vital role in enhancing communication abilities. They work with individuals of all ages to address issues such as articulation, fluency, voice, and language comprehension. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques and personalized strategies, SLPs help improve the quality of life for those facing communication challenges. Their work often involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support tailored to each individual's needs.
Is Communication a Challenge for You?
Finding Your Path to Better Communication
As a dedicated team of Speech Language Pathologists at Key to Speech, we understand the unique challenges you face and are here to help you overcome them. With our compassionate approach and proven techniques, we aim to guide you toward effective communication solutions tailored to your individual needs.
How Our Speech Language Pathologist Services Can Help You
Personalized Therapy Plans
Experienced Professionals
Comprehensive Support
Unlocking Communication Potential
Improved Confidence: By working with a Speech Language Pathologist, individuals can boost their self-assurance in communication, making everyday interactions more fulfilling and enjoyable.
Enhanced Social Skills: Our approach fosters the development of social communication abilities, helping clients form stronger connections with others in their community.
Tailored Learning Experience: Each session is customized to meet the unique needs of the individual, ensuring that progress is both meaningful and measurable.
Pediatric Speech and Language
Book if you have concerns with your child’s speech and language concerns.
Speech/Articulation: How we produce sounds and words. Examples: - “wabbit” for “rabbit”, “tar” for “car”, - Lisps (“slushy” sound when saying “s”, “z”, “sh”, “ch”, “j”)
Language: Understanding and use of words to communicate. Language also includes the use of gestures. Examples: - Difficulty understanding language (ex. “give daddy the key”) and concepts (ex. “on”, “under”) - Limited vocabulary - Late talker - Early language skills: gestures, facial expressions, imitation, joint-attention, eye-contact - Social communication Skills
Fluency: The flow of our speech. Examples: - Hesitations (ex. “uh”, “like”) - Repetitions of sounds, syllables, and phrases (ex. “Look at the b-b-baby,” “Let’s go out-out-out”) - Sound prolongation (ex. “I had sssssoup for lunch”) - Blocks in airflow (ex. “I see a (pause) dog”)
Book if you child has difficulties with reading and writing.
- Early literacy skills
- Phonological awareness
- Dyslexia and/or dysorthographia
Adult Speech, Language, Voice & Swallowing
Articulation Accent Modification Communication Skills
Fluency: Book if you are experiencing the following difficulties with the flow of speaking.
Your speech may be characterized by: - Hesitations (ex. “uh”, “like”) - Repetitions of sounds, syllables, and phrases (ex. “Look at the b-b-baby,” “Let’s go out-out-out”) - Sound prolongation (ex. “I had sssssoup for lunch”) - Blocks in airflow (ex. “I see a (pause) dog”)
Voice: - Problems with your voice such as losing your voice or your voice sounding different than before - You have been diagnosed with a vocal cord paralysis - Your ENT recommends voice therapy - You experience chronic throat clearing and/or cough - Your Respirologist recommends breathing retraining
Swallowing: - Difficulty chewing - Coughing or choking when eating and drinking - Sensation of food getting “stuck” - Pain when swallowing - Problems managing saliva (ex. drooling and/or choking on saliva) - Disinterest, isolation related to eating or drinking
