• Articulation/Oral Motor Disorders - a disorder characterized by the incorrect production of speech sounds, syllables, and/or words; a disorder characterized by weak or uncoordinated muscle movements, which generally coincide with articulation, and feeding disorders.

• Childhood Language Disorder - a disorder with the ability to understand or express oneself, which frequently interferes with a child's ability to perform academically (i.e., reading or writing); these patients may also have diagnoses of autism and/or down syndrome which may require augmentative/alternative devices to assist them with communicating with their family and friends.
• Aphasia - an impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words, usually acquired as a result of a stroke or other brain injury.
• Cognitive Disorders - disorders, which are associated with perceiving, remembering, and reasoning.

• Voice Disorders - disorders which may include vocal nodules, paralysis, or swelling (all diagnosed by a physician).
• Laryngectomy - surgical removal of the larynx due to disease process.
• Tracheostomy - surgical placement of a trachea tube to assist patients with upper airway breathing.

• Stuttering - a disorder where the flow of speech is interrupted by repetitions, prolongations, broken words, and/or pauses.

• Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) - problems with either the oral (mouth) or pharyngeal (throat) stage where patients may have difficulty chewing or may demonstrate coughing or throat clearing when they eat or drink.

A physicians order is required for all procedures. Please stop at the registration desk before going to the Speech-Language Pathology department. For more information about the McDowell ARH Speech-Language Pathology Department, call 606-377-3431.

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