Adult Speech & Language Services

The Speech and Language Pathology Department is widely recognized for its excellent programs dealing with adult communication disorders resulting from a brain injury, voice problems, swallowing disorders or oral motor dysfunction.

Services may begin while a person is in one of the three Beaumont hospitals or begin as an outpatient at various locations. A comprehensive evaluation will be completed, results discussed and a treatment program developed by a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist.

Specialized treatment materials and individualized home programs help the person achieve their communication goals.

Conditions we treat

brain trauma (stroke, brain tumor, disease, traumatic incident, critical illness myopathy, etc)
motor speech disorders (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Bell’s palsy, etc)
dementia (Alzheimer’s, vascular, primary progressive aphasia, frontal-temporal, etc)
swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
trismus

laryngectomy (head and neck cancer)
stuttering
voice and laryngeal disorders (spasmodic dysphonia, vocal nodules, etc)
speech and resonance disorders
augmentative and alternative communication
accent reduction program

Insurance

Coverage from most major insurance companies is accepted, but coverage for treatment depends on the individual insurance benefits. Scholarship funding may be available.

Referral

A physician referral is required to initiate treatment. Once the referral is received by our offices, the individual will be scheduled for an evaluation in a timely manner.

Individuals may also benefit from occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy or social work.