Speech Therapy
Speech therapists (also known as speech-language pathologists) evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with a wide variety of conditions that affect oral motor skills, swallowing, and speech and language abilities. Merit Health Wesley's speech therapists work closely with neurologists, ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctors and other specialists to thoroughly evaluate patients and treat a variety of conditions.
Merit Health Wesley's speech therapists provide education, support and treatment strategies to improve communication and swallowing. Our services include:
- Articulation therapy
- Augmentative communication
- Aural rehabilitation
- Cognitive therapy
- Evaluations
- Language therapy
- Modified barium swallows
- Oral motor/facial strengthening
- Pediatric language/speech development
- Pediatric swallowing/feeding
- Speaking valves
- Speech therapy
- Swallowing rehabilitation
Our speech therapists provide customized treatment plans to address each patient's unique challenges, and offer valuable information and encouragement to support each individual's goals.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (601) 268-5015.