What Is Speech Therapy?
Speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants specialize in the evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders resulting from neurological conditions and events. We also provide services for individuals with cognitive and memory impairments, as well as voice modification services for transgender individuals. Our goal is not only to help adults improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities, but also to provide support and education to their families and caregivers throughout the rehabilitation process.
Common Diagnoses Treated:
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Apraxia
- Dysarthria
- Stuttering
- Voice Disorders (e.g., vocal nodules, vocal fold paralysis)
- Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders (e.g., aphasia following stroke)
- Voice modification for people who are transgender
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders (e.g., impairments in memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Swallowing Disorders
- maXum Therapy is Now Certified in Speak OUT!®
- SPEAK OUT!® & The LOUD Crowd® is an evidence-based speech therapy program developed by Parkinson Voice Project designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Through education, individualized therapy, and group support, the program helps strengthen speech and swallowing muscles while improving communication. SPEAK OUT!® teaches patients to speak with intent, transforming speech from an automatic function into an intentional act. Therapy sessions incorporate speech, voice, and cognitive exercises from the complimentary SPEAK OUT!® Workbook.
