Speech/Language Pathology is another important component of the rehabilitation program at HHC. A proactive, comprehensive program of guidance and re-education is established for any patient who demonstrates deficits in the areas of speech, cognitive/communication, or swallowing impairments to enhance the patient’s quality of life.
Speech language pathologists are responsible for the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders (dysphagia).
They provide intervention for patients who have communication difficulties, cognitive loss, and swallowing problems. Upon discharge from therapy, restorative programs are established with the nursing staff or family members to ensure continuity of quality care.
Our evaluation and treatment process focus on the areas listed below.
SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY EVALUATION and TREATMENT
- Articulation
- Speech Intelligibility
- Voice
- Fluency
- Verbal Expression
- Reading
- Swallowing (oral and pharyngeal stages of the swallow)
- Oral Motor Skills
- Auditory Comprehension
- Cognitive-Communication Skills
- Augmentative Communication
- Restorative Dining Program in collaboration with Occupational Therapy
Our therapist will provide an evaluation within 24 hours of an admission to establish whether the patient needs treatment and to identify individual goals. All residents will be screened quarterly to identify all of those who are suffering from a decline in function and will benefit from intervention.
For Out-patient Speech Therapy Services in Clifton, Belleville, Newark, Cedar Grove, Paterson, Nutley and Montclair NJ, Please call Holsman Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation P.C. at telephone numbers: 973-246-6565 or 973-241-2306
