Communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs can occur at any stage of adulthood. Some have been present since childhood, while others may develop following an illness, injury, surgery, or neurological change. Our speech-language pathologists provide personalized evaluations and therapy based on each client’s strengths, priorities, lifestyle, and real-world communication needs.
Areas We Support
Adult services may address:
Speech clarity and articulation
Stuttering and fluency
Receptive and expressive language
Social communication
Cognitive-communication skills
Word-finding and organization of thoughts
Motor-speech difficulties, including apraxia and dysarthria
AAC and multimodal communication
Orofacial myofunctional concerns
Feeding and swallowing difficulties
Communication changes associated with neurological conditions
Communication Following Illness or Injury
Adults may experience changes in communication following a stroke, brain injury, surgery, or neurological diagnosis. These changes can affect speaking, understanding, reading, writing, memory, attention, organization, or the ability to participate comfortably in conversations.
Therapy is designed around the activities and relationships that matter most to each client, whether that means communicating with family, returning to work, managing daily responsibilities, or participating more independently in the community.
Our Approach
Adult therapy is collaborative, respectful, and centered on meaningful goals. We begin by understanding each client’s communication experiences, daily demands, personal priorities, and existing strengths.
Treatment may focus on restoring skills, developing new strategies, using supportive technology, or adapting environments to make communication more successful. We also involve family members, caregivers, or other communication partners when desired and appropriate.
Adult Evaluations
A comprehensive evaluation helps identify communication strengths, areas of difficulty, and the type of support that may be most beneficial.
Depending on the client’s needs, an evaluation may assess:
Speech production and intelligibility
Language comprehension and expression
Fluency
Memory, attention, and executive functioning
Social and functional communication
Oral-motor and motor-speech skills
AAC access and communication needs
Feeding and swallowing function
Following the evaluation, we explain our findings, answer questions, and provide individualized recommendations.
Ready to Learn More?
Schedule a complimentary consultation call to discuss your concerns and determine whether an evaluation or therapy may be the right next step.