populations served

We specialize in swallowing disorders (dysphagia) related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, head/neck cancer, and respiratory conditions. We are highly trained in a variety of treatment approaches including the McNeill Dysphagia Treatment Program (MDTP) and respiratory muscle strength training (RMT) to best meet your rehabilitation goals.

As Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS), we specialize in acquired and progressive neurologic conditions. Our areas of expertise include rehabilitation and compensatory training with caregivers and family for traumatic brain injury, concussion (mTBI), stroke, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and Parkinson's Disease.

Individuals who have suffered a brain injury may result in aphasia. This includes difficulty finding the correct word they are thinking of, saying words that are similar to what they want to say, difficulty answering questions, and understanding what is asked of them.

Individuals who have suffered a brain injury may result in dysarthria (slurred speech) and apraxia (difficulty coordinating mouth movements to produce speech). 

Individuals who have had a tracheostomy tube placed in their airway and are in need of different forms of communication, trialing of a one-way speaking valve, and/or difficulty swallowing. 

Sometimes our children may present with concerns for a language delay. Signs may include not meeting milestones for beginning to say words or combine words, not forming sentences, and having difficulty answering questions or understanding what is being asked of them. 

We specialize in the Greenspan Floortime Approach model and gestalt language processing.

Children who have a difficult time pronouncing their words, saying a specific sound/letter, and/or are difficult to understand.