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Speech-Language Program

Overview of Services

Sinai's specialized speech-language pathology services include treatment in the following areas:

Aphasia

a language problem often resulting from stroke

Cognitive/communicative deficits

impairments in thinking, reasoning, and problem solving

Stuttering

disruptions in the fluent production of speech which affect overall communication

Laryngectomy

surgical removal of part or all of the vocal cords requiring training techniques to compensate for the loss of voice

Delayed/disordered language

communication problems which can have a significant effect on the development of language and learning

Dysphagia

swallowing problems which often occur as a result of a neurological event or progressive disease

Voice disorders

problems resulting from improper or inefficient voice production

Articulation disorders

decreased or impaired ability to produce speech sounds correctly

Using state of the art techniques, treatment is provided in both individual and group sessions. Treatment is enhanced by:

  • family observation and education
  • community re-entry activities
  • participation in educational planning
  • computer assisted activities
  • augmentative devices
  • team approach to treatment

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