IN-HOME SPEECH THERAPY
Our Speech Therapists, also known as Speech Language Pathologists, are licensed in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating many conditions that are related to communicating and eating.
Our team members are experienced in improving writing, speaking, remembering, understanding, chewing, and swallowing capabilities. We can also help patients improve cognitive delays and overcome other language issues.
Speech therapy is treatment that improves your ability to talk and use other language skills. It helps you express your thoughts and understand what other people are saying to you. It can also improve skills like your memory and ability to solve problems.
You’ll work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP, or speech therapist) to find exercises and treatments that address your specific needs. Some people need help talking and communicating. Others need speech therapy to process and understand language better.
At St. Agatha Home Healthcare, our Speech therapist (STs) have years of experience in providing quality speech therapy as well as utilizing the latest adaptive equipment and aids. Our skills include:
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Strokes
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Genetic and Birth Disorders
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Cancer of the Ears, Nose and Throat
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Hearing Impairment
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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And other diseases or injuries
A Unique Approach to Speech Therapy
If your healthcare provider suspects that you or your child has a speech disorder, they’ll recommend some initial screenings. These tests will help determine the underlying cause of any communication issues.
Whereas speech therapy is focused on treating a condition, speech therapy is focused on ensuring that the body can complete everyday tasks.
Our Speech Therapists travel to our clients’ homes to make therapy sessions as accessible to them as possible. From the comfort of our clients’ homes, we provide services for a variety of speech disorders, some of which have been detailed below.
Dysarthria
Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that makes it challenging to articulate words or to maintain a regular speaking pace. This disorder occurs as a result of brain damage which is often associated with strokes, brain tumors, or brain injuries.
People suffering from this disorder may have mumbled or slurred speech. They may also have an unnatural pitch or experience other vocal challenges such as sounding hoarse or out of breath.
To assist patients with this disorder, our Speech Therapists administer exercises for improving breathing while speaking, strengthening mouth muscles, and improving tongue and lip coordination to enhance articulation.
Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a disorder that causes difficulties with swallowing food and water. Our Speech Therapists are skilled in administering assessments, exercises, and treatments to evaluate, monitor, and improve this condition.
Aphasia
People that are suffering from Aphasia have difficulties in expressing themselves and understanding language in verbal or written mediums. Strokes are a common cause for this disorder, while less common causes include severe trauma, brain tumors, brain infections, and neurodegenerative disorders. People that have a family history of aphasia or are older also have an increased risk of developing Aphasia.
Our speech therapists help patients learn how to work with their new communication abilities and can also assist with restoring lost abilities. Additionally, we provide training in augmentative and alternative communication such as writing, using gestures, or using computer-assisted communication devices.
Voice Disorders
Those that have dementia, tumors, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other diseases may experience voice disorders that make it difficult to control one’s pitch, tone, or other aspects of speech. We are experienced in working with people that are afflicted by these diseases and subsequent speech disorders.
Quality In-Home Speech Therapy in Anchorage
If you’re dealing with speech complications, it may be difficult to communicate your needs directly. We make it easy for you, family members, or friends to get in touch with us in person, via email, or over the phone.
Speech therapy will help you improve your ability to speak and communicate with language. What kind of speech therapy you need depends on several factors, including your age and which health condition or speech challenges you might have.
Your speech-language pathologist will recommend appropriate treatment based on your specific situation. There are many different approaches and categories of speech therapy, and your speech therapist will find one that works best for you.
To learn more about all the ways we can help make a difference in your life, please get in touch with us by giving us a call at:+1-907-302-2462 or by writing us an email using our contact information