Speech-Language Pathology
What is Speech-Language Pathology?
Speech-language pathology treats people speech and language disorders related to neurological diseases and/or conditions affecting the head and neck. Our speech-language pathologists also have extensive experience treating:
- Speech and resonance disorders
- Velopharyngeal dysfunction
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency/incompetence (VPI)
Our speech-language pathologists offer individualized evaluations that are based on the patient’s diagnosis and needs and developed according to the best evidence based practices. All of our speech professionals have certificates of clinical competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association and are active members of the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Services are provided in English or Spanish directly and interpreters are utilized for assessment in any other language.
After an initial evaluation, a treatment plan will be established for the patient and will focus on improving skills in the necessary areas of communication and feeding. Some of the specific areas may include
- Articulation
- Feeding
- Language
- Resonance
- Voice
We have a relationship with the Department of Speech and Hearing Science in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. We also participate in clinical research projects focused on outcomes that are meaningful to our patients and also help to contribute to general knowledge.