Speech Therapy

Speech therapy focuses on improving pronunciation, strengthening the muscles used in speech, and supporting individuals as they learn effective communication skills. Without early intervention, children with speech or language impairments may have difficulty learning to read and write. Adults with speech conditions may continue to struggle or experience a decline without treatment.

At Compass Memorial Healthcare, we offer a wide range of speech therapy services designed to improve your ability to speak, communicate, and use language effectively.

Signs Your Child May Need Feeding or Swallowing Therapy

• Weak, uncoordinated, or ineffective suck
• History of tongue or lip tie with poor weight gain
• Uncoordinated suck-swallow-breathe rhythm (may struggle, arch, pause infrequently to breathe, or show abnormal muscle tone)
• Frequent coughing, choking, or gasping for air
• Loss of food or liquid while eating or drinking
• Difficulty transitioning to new food textures
• Excessive drooling
• Picky eating or problem feeding

Signs Your Child May Need Speech or Language Therapy

• Speech is difficult to understand
• Little to no babbling or no words by 12 months
• No two-word phrases by 20 months
• Frequent frustration during communication
• Stuttering or dysfluent speech, including blocking or repeating sounds or words
• Difficulty forming words; repetitive or effortful movements of the tongue, cheeks, or lips
• Difficulty understanding directions or simple questions
• Frequent grammatical errors or difficulty using language accurately
• Hoarse voice quality or signs of vocal strain (yelling, screaming, growling, loud talking)

Adult Speech Therapy Services 

Our therapists also provide care for adults with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders. If you or a loved one are experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties, speech-language therapy may help improve safety, clarity, and independence.

Signs of Dysphagia 

• Coughing or choking on food or liquids
• Wet, gurgling, or weak voice after swallowing
• Feeling of food getting stuck
• Recurrent pneumonia

Dysphagia can be caused by neurological conditions or brain injury; head or neck surgery; cancer; or conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cervical spine injury, or head and neck radiation.

We treat communication challenges related to these diseases and injuries. 

Adults May Experience:

• Saying words clearly
• Producing a strong, clear voice
• Thinking of the right words to say
• Understanding what others are saying
• Reading and writing
• Remembering names or important information
• Solving everyday problems
• Planning and organizing tasks
• Socializing or maintaining conversation

Choose Compass Memorial Healthcare for Speech Therapy

No matter the challenge you’re facing, our team is here to help. We provide a personalized treatment plan backed with clinical experience. We tailor every therapy plan to your unique needs, diagnosis, and goals for daily life. 

Whether you’re concerned about your child’s development or your own communication or swallowing skills, our team is here to help. Reach out today to schedule an appointment.