SERVICES

A speech-language evaluation, always starts with a thorough interview to answer the underlying question: “Is there something I can help you do better?” The assessment then includes a mix of formal and informal measures to help identify your skills, strengths and the overall “big picture.” Evaluations generally last about an hour. Afterwards, we will review the results together and develop recommendations for treatment, if appropriate. This can include useful strategies or “next step” resources to support ways to be more independent, efficient and confident in daily interactions.

Therapy is individually tailored and not a “one size fits all” process. To help someone regain a skill or learn new strategies/systems to compensate for changes in function takes time, patience and practice. Sessions are personalized to an individual’s needs and interests and often include training in the setting someone is looking to change, whether that’s your home, work, school setting or general community. In addition, skilled treatment may also include connecting with family, caregivers, employers and other medical providers so that long-term supports are established and skills can be maintained over time. Wellness check-ins and “tune-ups” at 6-12 month intervals are offered to support long term success.

Enhancement services support those with chronic conditions as well as those experiencing functional declines in language, speech and/or cognitive skills, like dementia or primary progressive aphasia. Visits focus on identifying individualized strengths and modifying strategies to maximize and maintain current abilities. These services include education and training with caregivers to explore long-term resources and improve quality of life and safety for both the individual and care partners.

Enhancement groups provides an excellent opportunity to continue to practice communicating with more than one person at a time and interact with others experiencing similar challenges. It is also a great way to reduce social isolation and have fun communicating with others! We offer several groups each week for various levels of interest, skill, and communication diagnoses including a book club, conversation and communication groups, as well as a monthly caregiver education series. See below for current offerings or reach out to get on our monthly newsletter up to date information about all our group activities.