Speech Therapy & Treatment - Methodist in Omaha, Fremont, Council Bluffs & Glenwood

Speech Therapy & Treatment - Methodist in Omaha, Fremont, Council Bluffs & Glenwood
Speech Therapy
Our team of dedicated speech therapists provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment and follow-up services for a variety of communication needs and swallowing problems.
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Neurology
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Why Methodist?
Our trained speech and language professionals will work closely with you and your family to provide personalized education and speech therapy that will maximize your ability to speak, understand, reason, problem-solve and swallow.
Methodist’s speech therapy program may be especially beneficial for those with:
Auditory issues or disorders
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) speech needs
Chronic cough
Cognitive linguistic deficits, including impaired reasoning, problem-solving and memory
Dementia
Difficulty chewing or swallowing (dysphagia)
Language impairment (aphasia)
Parkinson’s disease
and neurologic conditions
Speech fluency issues or impairment (dysarthria)
Transgender communication needs
Voice disorders (dysphonia), including those associated with a laryngectomy
Treatment
Speech therapy is often a useful tool following a stroke, concussion or traumatic accident – events that can change your ability to understand or express your thoughts or needs. Our speech and language experts can also help minimize the effects of cancer and its treatment.
Methodist’s Speech Therapy Program offers cancer patients:
Diagnostic evaluations for swallowing function
Direct swallowing intervention designed for patient’s needs during and after treatment
Pretreatment counseling for swallowing during treatment
Preventive swallowing exercises, including posture techniques and diet modifications
Speech evaluation and treatment to address functional changes as a result of surgery
Preoperative evaluation
Voice education and therapy to address dysfunctional voice production
Speech Therapy is Available At These Locations:
Methodist Hospital
Methodist Fremont Health Rehab and Physical Therapy
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Physical Therapy
Glenwood
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The whole group was so cognizant of the total experience. It’s not just, ‘We’re going to make you well and then good luck.’ They’re concerned about getting you back to a normal life.
Ron Sindelar
Speech therapy patient
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