When people hear “speech therapy,” they often think only of communication. In home health care, it covers something just as important: swallowing. Both are central to a patient’s safety, independence, and quality of life — and both are areas where specialized training makes a real difference.
Restoring Communication
Our speech-language pathologists work with patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, or a progressive condition to rebuild speech, language, and effective communication. Therapy is customized to each patient’s specific challenge and personal recovery goals, not a one-size-fits-all script.
Managing Swallowing Difficulties
Dysphagia — difficulty swallowing safely — is a serious risk for many home health patients, since it can lead to choking or aspiration. Our therapists provide clinical management of swallowing deficits and oral motor control, helping patients eat and drink more safely and comfortably.
Specialized Certifications Worth Knowing About
Several of our speech therapists hold advanced certifications that go beyond general practice:
- LSVT LOUD — an evidence-based therapy specifically designed for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
- VitalStim — advanced neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallow recovery.
- PROMPT — a tactile-kinesthetic approach used to treat apraxia.
These aren’t add-ons — they’re specific, research-backed tools our therapists reach for when a patient’s condition calls for something more targeted than standard speech therapy.
Who Speech Therapy Can Help
Patients recovering from a stroke, living with Parkinson’s disease, managing apraxia, or simply struggling to eat and drink safely after an illness or surgery are all common candidates for speech therapy at home. If you’re not sure whether it applies to your situation, that’s exactly the kind of question our intake team is happy to help answer.
Questions About Speech Therapy?
Reach our team at (512) 551-9159 or toll-free at (800) 670-9370 to talk through whether speech therapy could help a loved one.
