Adult Speech Therapy Services
Speech Therapy helps patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
The SLPs employed at Hannibal Regional Health provide services in the hospital, inpatient rehab, home health, and outpatient settings. Our therapists provide specialized care with a variety of certifications, areas of expertise, and interests that allow for the evaluation and treatment through all phases of rehabilitation. Certifications held by our therapists include but are not limited to the following: Vital Stimulation, Debra Beckman Oral Motor Program, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Social Thinking, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Kinesio taping for head and neck.
Where to get Speech Therapy Services
SLPs at Hannibal Regional provide therapy services to inpatients at the hospital, in the inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health services, and as an outpatient if ordered by a physician. Ask your provider for a referral for home health and outpatient care.
Find more information about Home Health Care here.
Speech Therapy Services
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide a wide range of services based on the individual needs of the patient. Support of the individual being treated and their families is also provided. Speech services begin with an initial assessment and diagnosis of disorder specific to that individual, if appropriate, along with consultation with other healthcare providers regarding management, interventions and treatments, counseling and other follow-up services pertinent to the individual and their diagnosis.
Some disorders/diagnosis seen by SLP includes but are not limited to:
- Cognitive deficits
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem solving
- Executive function (e.g, medication, financial tracking, following/planning a schedule)
- Speech
- Phonation
- Artciluation
- Fluency
- Language (verbal and written expression and comprehension)
- Voice
- Hoarseness
- Resonance
- Volume control secondary to cored dysfunction
- Paralysis
- Swallowing
Speech Therapy Services offered by Hannibal Regional include, but are limited to:
- Expressive Langue Therapy
- Articulation
- Language comprehension therapy
- Laryngectomy Rehab
- Memory and Cognitive skill straining and development
- Swallowing disorder treatment
- Voice
- Parkinson’s LSVT LOUC Program
- Aphasia rehab
- Myofunctional therapy
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) training
- Modified Barium Swallow Studies
Treatment Process
Referrals to a Speech and Language Pathologist should be made if there are any concerns regarding impaired communication, cognition, or swallowing function. An order must be written by a physician for an individual to receive skilled speech therapy services. Once the order is written, an evaluation will be completed and the therapist with then determine if services are needed.
Orders can be faxed to: (573) 231-1034
Support Groups
Even though speech therapy may have stopped, that does not mean the healing process is over. There are multiple support groups available for patients who have suffered a stroke, traumatic brain injury, surgical interventions, etc. Family and friends are welcome at support groups and are encouraged to attend.
American Stroke Association