A full speech and language evaluation is first completed to assess speech sound production as well as receptive and expressive communication abilities.
Common causes of speech/language deficits include:
developmental delays in children and adolescents,
developmental apraxia of speech,
acquired aphasia or apraxia resulting from a stroke,
language deficits or 'language of confusion' following a brain injury,
and/or communication impairments related to other syndromes or medical conditions.
After a thorough assessment, the treating SLP will develop an individualized plan to target the specific skills impaired (e.g., by implementing exercises to improve speech sound production, word-finding skills, language comprehension, written language skills, etc.).
SNR's team is also experienced with alternative and augmentative communication (such as a communication board or device), which is sometimes necessary when an individual is unable to express his/her wants and needs verbally.
Our SLPs treat adult, adolescent, and school-aged patients with communication deficits both in our midtown Tulsa clinic and via private school contracts where we can treat students onsite during school hours through our subdivision Premier Therapy Academy.
We also offer a primary progressive aphasia support group- Click here for more info here.