Speech-Language Pathology

Hoag speech-language pathologists specialize in assessment and treatment of the following:

• Communication and cognitive problems after a stroke or brain injury

• Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders

• Aphasia – loss of the ability to express or understand spoken or written language

• Dysarthria – disturbance in the strength or coordination of the muscles of the speech mechanism

• Apraxia – difficulty sequencing movements or actions related to speech.

• Voice disorders such as vocal nodules, paralyzed vocal cords and muscle tension dysphonia

• Dysphagia – swallowing difficulties. Interventions include diagnostic procedures: modified barium swallow and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. Treatment may include exercise, neuromuscular stimulation and biofeedback.

• Communication and swallowing problems after surgical procedures and/or radiation therapy