What Are Speech and Language Services?
Speech and language services (also known as speech and language therapy) support individuals of all ages who experience challenges with communication, speech, language, voice, fluency or swallowing.
These services are provided by qualified professionals called speech and language therapists (SLTs) or speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Their goal is to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of difficulties that may affect a person’s ability to communicate effectively or eat and swallow safely.
Areas We Support
- Speech Difficulties—Trouble with articulation, clarity, or producing sounds correctly.
- Language Disorders—Challenges with understanding or using spoken or written language.
- Social Communication—Difficulty using language appropriately in social situations
- Voice Disorders—Problems with pitch, volume or quality of voice.
- Fluency Issues—Such as stuttering or cluttering.
- Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties—Often related to neurological conditions or developmental delays.
- AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) —Support for individuals who are non-speaking or have limited verbal communication, including using tools like communication boards, speech-generating devices or apps.
Who Can Benefit?
Speech and language therapy can benefit:
- Children with developmental delays or disorders (e.g. autism, speech delay)
- Adults recovering from stroke, brain injury or illness
- People with lifelong conditions (Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease)
- Anyone experiencing communication or swallowing challenges
How It Works
After an initial assessment, a personalized therapy plan is created. Therapy can include individual or group sessions and may involve exercises, strategies, tools, and support for families or caregivers.
Call Center for Hearing & Speech at (314) 968-4710 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
