Speech disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly (articulation or phonology) or fluency (stuttering).

Language disorders occur when a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings (expressive language). Social communication disorders occur when a person has trouble with the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication. These disorders may include problems communicating for social purposes and following rules for conversation and story-telling.

What is dysphagia (dis-FAY-ja)? It is defined as difficulty swallowing. It affects millions of people worldwide, both young and old. Swallowing difficulties, may follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury. We are trained and certified providers of VitalStim/ NMES therapy. What is NMES therapy? It is the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the treatment of dysphagia approved by the FDA. VitalStim Therapy is supported by compelling clinical data published in the peer-reviewed literature.

Voice disorders occur when a person has problems with his or her voice or resonance. This can stem from a number of medical conditions, improper use or overuse of the voice, or following a surgery or injury. We also offer treatment for voice actors, singers, stage actors and other individuals with high vocal requirements. Transgender vocal concerns are also treated in this office.

Cognitive-communication disorders include problems organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and/or problem-solving. These disorders usually happen as a result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or dementia, although they can be congenital.