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At Terrebonne General Health System, we have a trained staff of speech-language
pathologists (SLPs), who are knowledgeable of a broad range of communication,
cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. When most people hear the
term “speech therapy,” they often think of helping children
pronounce words correctly, However, speech language pathologists play
a vital role in healthcare settings, helping patients of all ages regain
and improve communication, cognitive abilities, and swallowing function
following illness, injury, or disease. Our team provides evidence-based
care to help patients regain function, improve independence, and enhance
their quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
Our SLPs access and treat communication difficulties that may result from
neurological conditions or injuries. These difficulties can affect a person’s
ability to understand language, express thoughts, read, write, or participate
in everyday conversations. Therapy may focus on improving speech clarity,
restoring language skills, enhancing vocal quality and strength, or teaching
communication strategies.
Many conditions can impact cognitive abilities such as memory, attention,
problem solving, organization, and executive functioning. SLPs provide
cognitive rehabilitation to help patients maximize independence and improve
their ability to perform daily activities safely and effectively. They
may address memory strategies, attention and concentration skills, problem
solving and reasoning, safety awareness and medication and financial management.
Comprehensive swallowing evaluations and personalized treatment plans are
performed to improve swallowing safety and efficiency. Treatment may include
swallowing exercises, compensatory swallowing techniques, diet and liquid
modifications, and safe swallow strategies.
Our ultimate goal is to help every patient communicate effectively, swallow
safely, maintain adequate nutrition and hydration maximize independence,
and participate fully in their daily lives.
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