…is a healthcare professional educated and trained to evaluate and treat children and adults with speech, language, and swallowing problems. Because communication is the essence of social existence, a serious disorder has profound effects on the individual.
All of our therapists hold a master’s degree, are state-licensed, and have earned the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA), the national professional, scientific, and accrediting organization responsible for certifying speech-language pathologists.
A Speech Therapists duties with ASPS include:
Articulation-Phonological Therapy
Stuttering Remediation
Voice Therapy
Aphasia Therapy
Swallowing Therapy
Evaluation
Selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems
Improving everyday communication skills-pitch, projection, accent and nonverbal communication