Adult Speech-Language Pathology

We treat people for a number of conditions that can affect their speech, language, and swallowing abilities, including:

Aphasia: a language disorder caused by a stroke or other brain injury
Cognitive-linguistic disorders: difficulty thinking, problem-solving, and/or remembering
Dysphagia: a swallowing disorder which can affect one’s ability to eat and drink normally
Language: delays or disorders in comprehension or expression
Dysarthria: slurred speech
Verbal apraxia: difficulty putting sounds and syllables together when speaking
Voice disorders: prolonged hoarse, breathy, or atypical voice quality

For hearing testing or disorders, please contact West Suburban Otolaryngology

Many conditions can lead to speech and language difficulties, such as:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia gravis
Stroke

In addition, we care for patients who are receiving treatment for head and neck cancer at Mass General Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley

Department of Rehabilitation Services, Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center - Newton
159 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
Phone: 617-243-6172
Fax: 617-243-6651

Our Evaluation Process

Your primary care doctor or other doctor can refer you to us for help with a speech-language disorder. We’ll evaluate you one-on-one to determine the nature and severity of your condition. If you need a swallowing assessment, you may need an X-ray procedure called a modified barium-swallow study (MBS) for more details.

After your evaluation, we’ll discuss your results with you and/or your loved ones as appropriate, and we’ll work together to create a personalized plan of care for you. Whenever possible, we’ll work with you to develop realistic goals for your treatment.

Before your first visit with us, please make sure your referring doctor’s prescription is specifically for “evaluation and treatment” of your speech, language, or swallowing difficulty. Learn more about what to do before your first visit.

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