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The ability to adequately communicate is an essential life skill that everyone needs for a satisfying quality of life. Sometimes events, such as a stroke or even early dementia, can occur that interferes with a person’s ability to communicate effectively. Speech-language pathologists can assess and treat these disorders through a variety of activities and programs.
The goal of the speech-language pathologist is to evaluate and treat disorders of speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing. These problems can arise from a variety of diagnoses, such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s, and cancers of the head or neck.
Swallowing difficulties can develop from neurological events, disease processes, injuries, head/neck sursery, cancer, cancer treatments, and other medical conditions. Speech-language pathologists can treat swallowing disorders in a variety of ways. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) can help with the sensation and strength of the muscles used for swallowing. Patients also benefit from oral and pharyngeal strengthening exercises, diet modifications, and safe swallowing strategies that can potentially lead to safer and more efficient nutrition.
NMES is the administration of small electrical impulses to swallowing muscles in the face or throat through electrodes that are attached to the skin. The speech therapist will determine which muscles will benefit most from this treatment process to help encourage and enhance the swallowing process.
Cognitive changes such as reduced attention, memory, or reasoning can negatively impact a patient’s ability to return to school or work. Speech-language pathologists are trained to complete cognitive assessments and treatments. In addition, they can provide education to the patients and families regarding these cognitive changes, and can work with patients to develop functional strategies that allow for the successful return to activities of daily living.
The ability to adequately communicate is an essential life skill that everyone needs for a satisfying quality of life. Sometimes events, such as a stroke or even early dementia, can occur that interferes with a person’s ability to communicate effectively. Speech-language pathologists can assess and treat these disorders through a variety of activities and programs.