DUNBAR THERAPY CENTER
What is A Speech and Language Pathologist?
What is A Speech and Language Pathologist?
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a healthcare professional educated and trained to evaluate and treat children and adults with speech, language, and swallowing problems. Speech and language pathology encompasses many conditions and disorders. Our therapists work one on one with each patient as they develop a plan of care tailored to the specific need of the client.
What Services Does A Speech Therapist Provide?
What Services Does A Speech Therapist Provide?
Our therapists provide a variety of services aimed at helping to develop effective communication skills.
These include:
Oral motor therapy
Speech/articulation therapy
Language therapy
Teaching compensatory strategies
Training with picture boards
Training with AAC (Augmentative/Alternative Communication) devices
Cognitive retraining
- Treatment for difficulties with swallowing
Who Can Benefit From Speech Therapy?
Who Can Benefit From Speech Therapy?
Speech-language services can be beneficial for many different conditions and disorders. Some of the most common are:
- Brain Injury
- Stroke
- ALS
- Swallowing Dysfunctions
- Speech Impairments/Delays
- Throat Cancer
- Many Others....
Address
Address
1145 Dunbar Ave
Dunbar, WV 25064
Contact
Contact
Phone: (304) 400-4896
Fax: (304) 400-4897
Email: [email protected]
Hours
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Social
Social