UMC Speech Cognitive Therapy

Communication is a complex function that involves various skills such as attention, comprehension, speech, memory, and more. When cognitive skills become affected by a brain injury, cognitive speech therapy can help survivors improve their communication and overall cognitive function.

Medical Conditions may include:

• Cerebral Vascular Accidents (strokes)
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Parkinson's Disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Huntington's Disease
• Dementia/Alzheimer's
• Mouth/Throat Cancer

Services We Offer:

Voice Therapy

Helps individuals with a variety of voice disorders, such as:

• Vocal Nodules
• Vocal Fold Paralysis
• Vocal Fold DYsfunction
• Laryngectomy/Electrolarynx
• Tracheostomy/Speaking Valve

Swallow Therapy

• Trained in Beckman Oral Motor Protocol
• Certified in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (available at main clinic)
• Manual swallowing therapy

Service Locations

  University Medical Center - Main

  4815 Alameda Ave.
  

  UMC Burnham - East

  8360 Burnham Dr., Suite 200