Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent speech, language, and communication disorders.
Speech-language pathologists work with people who cannot make speech sounds or cannot make them clearly; have speech rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering; have voice quality problems, such as an inappropriate pitch or harsh voice; have problems understanding and producing language; have cognitive communication problems, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving disorders; or have oral motor problems that cause eating and swallowing difficulties. Speech pathologists work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, schools, and private practices.
A speech-language pathologist has a master's degree in speech and language and has completed postgraduate clinical work under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
Speech-language pathologists can acquire the certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Speech therapy locations
Speech therapy is offered at a variety of locations throughout the region.
- Parkview Bryan Hospital | 419-630-2117
- Parkview Dekalb Hospital in Auburn | 260-920-2632
- Parkview Huntington Hospital Rehab and Wellness | 260-355-3240
- Parkview Lagrange Hospital Outpatient Rehab | 260-463-9340
- Parkview Montpelier Hospital | 419-485-6475
- Parkview Noble Therapy in Kendallville | 260-347-8824
- Parkview Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne | 260-373-7925
- Parkview Pediatric Developmental Care Center in Fort Wayne | 260-266-5400
- Parkview Randallia Outpatient Therapy in Fort Wayne | 260-373-3202
- Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City | 260-248-9534
- The Rehab Place of Parkview Wabash | 260-569-2206
