Speech, language and swallowing

Speech-language pathologists are professionals experienced in the evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. At Children's Memorial Hospital, they work with children (newborn through teen) in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

It is estimated that speech, language and hearing disorders affect one in every ten people in the U.S.

The speech-language pathologist provides direct and consultative services in the following areas:

• Production and use of speech sounds
  o Articulation
  o Phonology
  o Apraxia
• Language difficulties
  o Expressive language: ability to answer questions, formulate sentences, convey ideas to others and to use of social language
  o Receptive language: ability to understand spoken and written language, follow directions and answer questions
• Stuttering/fluency
• Cleft palate, cleft lip and/or craniofacial anomalies
  

  Speech-language pathologists at Children's Memorial receive special training to treat infants and children with feeding and swallowing disorders.

• Nasality, resonance, and voice issues
• Neurological trauma (e.g. brain injury)
• Aural rehabilitation – the development of listening and speaking skills for children with hearing loss
• Dysphagia - Feeding and swallowing disorders More here on dysphagia.
• Swallow studies (video fluoroscopic swallow studies)

To schedule an evaluation call 1.800.KIDS.DOC.

To schedule therapy call 773.880.4441.

To schedule a feeding and swallowing evaluation or therapy call 773.880.4441