At Riverview Therapy, we understand the unique communication and swallowing challenges faced by our patients. Our dedicated speech therapy team is committed to providing personalized assessments and evidence-based treatments to help individuals improve their speech clarity, enhance their swallowing safety, and regain their confidence in communication. We work collaboratively with our patients to develop customized therapy plans that address their specific needs, empowering them to effectively express themselves and enjoy meals safely
Our Speech Therapy Services
Communication Improvement
- Articulation and Speech Clarity: We help improve your pronunciation and clarity of speech.
- Language Skills: Our therapists work on enhancing vocabulary and sentence structure for better understanding and expression.
- Cognitive-Communication Support: We address memory and attention challenges that affect communication, providing strategies to support your interactions.
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
- Assessment and Treatment: Our therapists conduct thorough evaluations to identify swallowing difficulties and provide targeted exercises to improve swallowing safety.
- Diet Modification: We recommend appropriate food textures and consistencies to ensure safe eating.
Voice Therapy
- Voice Quality Improvement: We focus on enhancing voice clarity and reducing strain, helping you communicate more effectively.
- Pitch and Volume Control: Our therapists guide you in achieving a natural-sounding voice with improved volume and pitch control.
Common Diagnoses We Treat
- Neurological Conditions: Including stroke, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, which can affect communication and swallowing.
- Age-Related Changes: Addressing issues like presbyphagia (swallowing difficulties due to aging) and presbycusis (age-related hearing loss).
- Head and Neck Conditions: Providing rehabilitation for speech and swallowing after head and neck surgeries.
