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Speech therapy in cancer rehabilitation focuses on helping individuals who may have experienced changes in their ability to communicate or swallow due to cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.

Learn more about cancer rehabilitation.

During this evaluation, a speech pathologist certified in FEES inserts an endoscope (small instrument with a lighted camera) into your nose and throat. This provides a view of your larynx and throat so we can see what happens as you swallow. We may ask you to drink liquids or move your head so we can observe any changes as you swallow.

Our specialists use LSVT for people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. This specialized training can help you increase the loudness of your voice and recognize voice volume through sensory feedback.

Patients work with our LSVT-certified speech pathologist for four sessions a week for four weeks. You may also have homework to do outside of your regular sessions.

Neurological speech therapy treats speech and language issues from brain injuries or conditions like stroke, Parkinson's or aphasia.

Learn more about neurological rehabilitation.

Pediatric speech therapy addresses children’s speech and language challenges due to developmental delays or neurodivergent diagnoses. These may include articulation issues, language development and social communication skills.

Learn more about pediatric therapy.

The goal of this program is to improve your voice and speaking skills. Designed by the , this 12-session program includes a workbook and specific exercises for you to do at home. SPEAK OUT! Emphasizes speaking with intent and converts speech from an automatic function to an intentional act.

After you complete 12 SPEAK OUT! sessions, you become part of The LOUD Crowd, a weekly group session that offers accountability. We use exercises that help you practice speaking with intention to improve the volume and control of your voice. This maintenance program promotes camaraderie and provides support and encouragement.

Swallowing therapy, also known as dysphagia therapy, focuses on improving swallowing safety and function for those with difficulty eating or drinking. It includes exercises, techniques and strategies to strengthen muscles and enhance coordination. Swallowing therapy is typically provided by speech-language pathologists, who specialize in diagnosing and treating swallowing disorders.

If you've undergone a laryngectomy (voice box removal surgery), Â鶹ÊÓƵ experts may place a TEP (tracheoesophageal puncture) device, which separates the trachea from the esophagus. After the surgery, you breathe in through a stoma, an opening in the neck, but exhale through the device's one-way valve. This exhalation enhances airflow, allowing you to produce sounds and speak.

Our speech pathologists use an FDA-approved device that stimulates inactive muscles involved in dysphagia, a swallowing disorder, with electrical impulses. This stimulation helps strengthen and retrain muscles used in swallowing.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ experts design specific exercises to improve the health and quality of your voice. With speech therapy, we help you use your breath properly and relax your throat muscles to restore function.

The majority of Â鶹ÊÓƵ therapy centers require a physician’s referral for speech therapy. If you’re referred for therapy, your provider will write a referral or prescription and send it to the center of your choice. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ scheduling team will then reach out to schedule the first appointment.

To avoid unexpected costs, we recommend checking with your insurance to verify the requirements for coverage, as well as to confirm the total number of sessions covered by your plan.

We also offer financial assistance and self-pay options if you do not have insurance or speech therapy is not covered by your plan.

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During the appointment, the therapist evaluates your speech, language, communication and swallowing abilities. They create a personalized treatment plan with targeted exercises and techniques to improve speech clarity and language skills, guiding you through activities and adjusting the plan based on your progress.

Initial evaluation and follow-up visits are 45 minutes long.

Be sure to bring the following to your therapy appointment:

• Physician referral
• Health insurance card
• Photo ID (such as a driver's license)

Your therapist will send the initial evaluation report to your doctor within 48 hours of your first appointment. Progress reports will be sent every 30 days or before any appointments with your physician.

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