Hear Our Voices proudly serves public schools, preschools, daycares, in-home/in-office, group homes, adult day programs, hospitals & skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina. Services include consultations, evaluations, & individualized speech and language therapy. We contract with local Home Health agencies, local CDSA agencies, schools, skilled nursing facilities, and government agencies. At Hear Our Voices our therapists have the experience and training to creatively blend components of contextual multimodal learning, tactile feedback, the latest technology, and cutting edge research to connect with each client and build a healthy foundation for communication. Our Speech Language Pathologists are experienced and trained in the following methods of intervention:
-Level 2 PROMPT trained
-Kaufman Speech and Language Protocol for Apraxia
-TalkTools Oral Placement and Sensory Motor Approach
-Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy "Tongue Thrust"
-Vital-Stim Certified Provider for Dysphagia Therapy
-PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
-ASL (American Sign Language)
-Touch Talk, Dynavox, & various AAC Devices
-iPad Apps for learning & regaining functional ADL skills
-Certified Provider of "The Listening Program" and "inTime"
-Hanen’s "It Takes Two to Talk" for Early Language Development
-Hanen’s "More Than Words" for Autism
-ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) training
-Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Cognition
-LSVT LOUD (Lee Silverman Voice Therapy)
At Hear Our Voices we understand that every individual has a unique learning style. Therefore, we provide a multi-modal platform to foster that learning style and help each individual succeed. To get the best results, all individualized treatment programs are provided in a therapeutic, educational, and fun manner to match the individual's diagnosis, personality, and ability. Experience and training combined has allowed our therapists to design individualized treatment programs that are proven to be effective. Our Speech Language Pathologists have years of clinical experience providing high-quality evaluation and remediation services to children & adults. All of our therapists work closely with physicians, specialists, health care professionals, and various community agencies utilizing a multi-faceted approach to help clients boost their self confidence by becoming better communicators. As a team, our ultimate goal is to help clients communicate, connect, learn, and grow to their full potential. The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will develop the best treatment program for the client based on testing results, personal goals, and individual needs. All speech and language treatment programs are individualized and tailored to meet the needs of each specific client. Both children & adults benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach towards treatment. Therefore, the SLP must take the next step in establishing a relationship and collaborating with all related health care professionals in the client's life to maximize communication success. Parents and caregivers are also encouraged to participate in helping the client reach his/her maximum potential. Speech & Language treatment programs can be designed to treat the following:
-Apraxia of Speech
-Dysphagia "Swallowing Disorder"
-Dysarthria "Motor Speech Disorder"
-Stuttering/Fluency Disorders
-Vocal Fold Nodules & Polyps
-Articulation/Phonological Disorders
-Oral Motor Deficits
-Orofacial Myology Disorders "Tongue Thrust"
-Child Feeding & Swallowing Disorders
-Speech/Language Delay "Late Talkers"
-Autism Spectrum Disorders/Social Pragmatic Skills
-Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders
-Reading Comprehension Deficits
-Literacy & Phonemic Awareness Deficits
-Auditory Processing Disorder
-Augmentative & Alternative Communication Needs
-Dementia
-Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
-Aphasia "Stroke Recovery Program"
-Traumatic Brain Injury
-Cognitive Impairment
