Speech therapy includes evaluation and treatment of various communication and/or swallowing disorders. Clinical methods vary depending on the nature of the problem, the age of the individual and the individual's awareness of the problem. Some causes of speech and language disorders are related to hearing loss, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, head injury, viral diseases, physical impairments, etc.
Speech and language pathologists provide the following specialized professional services:
Swallowing treatment/management
Assisting people with voice, stuttering or articulation disorders
Assisting people with aphasia and re-learning language and speech skills, including reading and writing
Memory/orientation improvement, or teaching ways to compensate
Augmentative communication devices, education and training
Fellowship Village
300 E Jefferson Inwood, IA 51240
