Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy at Southwest Healthcare System is dedicated to improving quality of life through the evaluation, treatment and management of patients with disorders of speech, voice, language, cognition, memory and swallowing.

This is achieved by providing direct patient care and counseling and education within an interdisciplinary team.

Speech therapy services are provided in an outpatient setting.

Our clinical expertise and core values of compassion and respect demonstrate our firm commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients.

Patients Served
Individuals with acquired difficulty in speech, language, memory, cognition, and swallowing as a result of:

Stroke (CVA)
Brain tumor
Neurological/post-neurological condition
Neuromuscular disease
Head and neck surgery

Specific disorders treated include:

Aphasia
Apraxia
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Voice disorders
Laryngectomy
Glossectomy

Services
An individualized treatment plan focusing on re-establishing functional and reliable communication is implemented for each patient. Treatment goals may also address specific communicative-cognitive deficits through a variety of facilitatory and compensatory treatment techniques. Patients with swallowing disorders are seen for an initial evaluation to determine a course of treatment. This is followed by swallowing treatment and diet modification as needed.

Hours
Appointments are scheduled thoughout the week.

For more information, please call 909-696-2604.

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