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Speech Therapy

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What Is Speech Therapy, and How Does It Work?

Speech therapy is a specialized branch of healthcare that focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders. At its core, the primary function of speech therapy is to empower individuals with the tools they need to communicate effectively and confidently, fostering a higher quality of life.

Our Integrity Rehab speech therapists (speech-language pathologists) are highly trained professionals who address various limitations and issues related to speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing. These conditions can stem from various factors, such as congenital disabilities, developmental delays, brain injuries, neurological disorders, or age-related changes.

Our therapists play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome communication barriers, enabling them to participate more effectively in social, academic, and professional settings. Our speech therapists at Integrity Rehab address symptoms of communication disorders, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy to help our clients improve their communication skills.

Each of our speech therapists is dedicated to delivering optimal care and the best possible results for our patients. We integrate evidence-based practices into our patients’ care plans so they can receive the best outcome. In addition, we strive to make treatment as rewarding and fulfilling as possible.

We can help you or a loved one overcome communication challenges with our results-driven treatment plans. Call 254-699-3933 today to schedule an appointment!

Conditions That a Speech Therapist Treats

Speech-language pathology is vital in improving the communication abilities of individuals with various conditions. Our providers use research-based effective techniques to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders, which helps our patients to communicate properly and enhance their overall quality of life.

Some of the conditions that we commonly treat in Harker Heights, Central Killeen, West Killeen and Copperas Cove include:

  • Aphasia: Aphasia is a disorder that occurs from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language. This condition typically causes reading, writing, speaking, and understanding language difficulties.
  • Apraxia: Apraxia of speech (AOS) is a neurological disorder that impacts the brain pathways involved in producing speech. People with apraxia understand what they want to say but cannot plan and sequence the necessary speech-sound actions. Apraxia also causes delays with reading, writing, swallowing, and other motor skills.
  • Cognitive-communication disorders: When the part of your brain that regulates your thinking capacity is injured, cognitive-communication issues develop. This can lead to communication issues such as difficulty listening, speaking, remembering, and problem-solving.
  • Dysarthria: Dysarthria is a condition that occurs when the muscles you use for speech are weak or you have trouble controlling them. This communication disorder is common with stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Patients with dysarthria often display slurred or sluggish speech.
  • Expressive disorders: Expressive disorders make it difficult for people to express their thoughts or words appropriately. Stroke or other neurological problems, developmental delays, or hearing loss have all been associated with expressive issues.
  • Fluency disorders: Fluency disorders such as stuttering interfere with speech speed, flow, and rhythm.
  • Receptive disorders: People with receptive disorders struggle to comprehend the messages and information they receive from others. They may also need a limited vocabulary or help with following directions.
  • Resonance disorders: Resonance disorders are caused by conditions that impact your oral or nasal cavities. These result from too much or too little nasal and/or oral sound energy in the speech signal.

Individuals with these conditions may experience a range of limitations in communication, social interaction, and academic or professional performance. Early intervention and targeted speech therapy can significantly improve these outcomes.

Contact us today to begin your journey to improve communication and self-expression!

Common Speech Therapy Treatments

Our Integrity Rehab team provides results-driven treatments to address your diagnosis and unique needs. We will conduct a comprehensive evaluation by examining your communication skills, including your speech, language, voice, and or swallowing abilities.

Your therapist may ask you a set of questions regarding your speaking challenges. They may also have you complete specific tasks or exercises or use assessment tools to evaluate your abilities. Our speech therapists at Integrity Rehab rely on our cutting-edge, clinically-proven methods by incorporating the latest peer-reviewed research to ensure you receive optimal care and successful recovery.

Our treatment plans at Integrity Rehab typically include the following:

  • Articulation therapy: Involves exercises to help people produce sounds correctly and clearly.
  • Language therapy: Works on improving a person’s ability to understand and use language. Language therapy may work with grammar, vocabulary, and social language skills.
  • Voice therapy: Helps people with voice disorders heal their vocal cords and improve vocal behaviors.
  • Fluency therapy: Helps patients who stutter to improve their fluency and speaking patterns.
  • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): Uses specialized devices and systems, such as picture boards or electronic devices, to help patients with communication disorders.
  • Cognitive-communication therapy: Helps individuals with trouble communicating, thinking, and demonstrating other cognitive functions.
  • Swallowing therapy: Used for patients with trouble swallowing, also known as dysphagia. Swallowing therapy at Integrity Rehab helps patients improve their functions and reduce the risk of aspiration (food or liquid entering the lungs).

Our speech therapists may teach you how to problem-solve, build memory skills, and improve organization. Treatment may also involve other activities to improve cognitive-communication, such as breathing exercises for resonance. In addition to exercises in the clinic, our SLPs will teach you how to perform speech therapy techniques that you can do at home.

Our team practices advanced strategies to help you manage and improve symptoms of a speech disorder. Call 254-699-3933 today to learn more and schedule an appointment!

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Your Next Steps…

  1. Request An Appointment

  2. Receive A Custom Treatment Plan

  3. Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery

  4. Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!

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