Speech/Language Evaluations and Therapy (pediatric and adult)
www.asha.org/public/speech/development/
Modified Barium Swallow Studies (pediatric and adult)
A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, along with radiology personnel, performs the Modified Barium Swallow Study to examine swallow function. It is used to assess swallow function and to detect problems such as aspiration. Aspiration is the passing of liquids and/or solids into the person’s airway. This can lead to futher more serious health complications. Although most individuals cough when aspiration occurs, some fail to exhibit the typical coughing reaction and are described as having silent aspiration. Only a Modified Barium Swallow Study can accurately diagnose silent aspiration.
The Speech-Language Pathologist records the test on videotape to allow for detailed analysis of both physiology and function of the mouth, throat and esophagus before, during and after each swallow. The test requires the person to sit upright for 10-15 minutes while various food and liquid consistencies are presented in controlled portions. The Modified Barium Swallow Study not only diagnoses swallow problems; it also provided the Speech-Language Pathologist with information regarding treatment goals, diet consistency needs and swallow strategies to maximize swallow safety and comfort.
www.feeding.com/images/FAQ%20MBS.pdf
Aphasia Evaluation and Therapy
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia_info.htm
www.strokeassociation.org
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stroke.htm
Cognitive Evaluation and Therapy
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Traumatic-Brain-Injury.htm
Aural Rehabilitation (including Cochlear Implant therapy)
Voice Evaluation and Therapy
Auditory Processing Evaluation and Therapy including the Earobics Program
www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/understand-apd-child.htm
www.Earobics.com/parents
Fluency Evaluation and Therapy
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering.htm
Apraxia Evaluation and Therapy
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/childhood-apraxia.htm
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/apraxia_adults.htm
Dysathria Evaluation and Therapy
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/dysarthria.htm
Learning with Language and Literacy Program
The Learning with Language and Literacy Program is a 6-week literacy-based program focusing on assisting children grades 1st - 6th with the development of his/her language and literacy skills through the use of children’s literature. Once a week sessions work on skills children use daily in the school setting such as vocabulary, writing, following directions, sequencing events, and auditory process (rhyming, sound-letter identification, etc.). Small groups of approximately 4-5 children are led by an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist from Lima Memorial Health System’s Speech and Audiology Department.
