Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat those of any age. At St. Mary's we attempt to offer an initial appointment within one working day of a referral. A physician’s prescription is required for Speech, Language, Voice, or Swallowing Therapy. Services include:

• A speech impairment, such as stuttering or slurred speech
• Voice problems, such as hoarseness or vocal cord nodules/polyps
• Speech or language has been affected by a stroke or head injury, or a progressive neurological disease
• Speech has been affected by a surgery or a type of treatment such as chemo/radiation
• Swallowing difficulties
• A cleft palate or hearing impairment, etc.
• When you might use Speech-Language Pathology services for a child
• You have difficulty understanding what the child is trying to say
• You think the child is speaking differently from children of the same age
• The child has difficulty understanding what people are saying

Types of Speech Therapy