05/01/2023
Speech Language Pathologists focus on more than just speech! When most people think of speech therapy they pictures a child who needs help with pronouncing sounds or an adult who just had a stroke. While SLPs DO treat these populations, we also treat so much more!
Here are some of the “non-speech” areas that Back 2 You Speech Language Pathology can help you:
Swallowing (Dysphagia)- Common signs and symptoms associated with swallowing disorders include pain when swallowing, coughing or throat clearing while eating or drinking, hoarse or "wet" vocal quality after eating or drinking, feeling like something is stuck in the throat, difficulty chewing food, and/or avoiding certain foods.
Cognitive- Communication- Targets cognitive processes such as memory, multi-tasking, attention and managing daily living tasks.
Aphasia- a language disorder that is caused by neurological damage and may make it difficult for you to understand, speak, read, or write.
Dysphonia (Voice Disorder)- Signs of a voice disorder include a hoarse voice, difficulty increasing volume, feeling fatigued after continued voice use, or unwanted voice changes related to progressive neurological disorders or vocal fold pathologies.
Childhood LANGUAGE delays- Children may demonstrate difficulty understanding (receptive language) or expressing (expressive language). This can relate to wants/needs, following directions, vocabulary, and grammar.
If you are in the Buffalo area and are having difficulty with your speech or any of the above-mentioned areas, reach out today!
