Speech Therapy
Supporting communication, cognition and swallowing
What is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy helps individuals of all ages improve their ability to communicate, think clearly and swallow safely. At Bryan Outpatient Rehabilitation, our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are master’s-level professionals with clinical fellowship training, certified to evaluate and treat conditions affecting speech, language, memory, cognition, swallowing and voice.
Whether you’ve experienced a neurological event, live with a chronic condition, or are managing long-term communication challenges, our therapists are here to support your independence and quality of life.
Common Conditions We Treat
- Stroke or brain injury
- Parkinson’s disease
- ALS
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
- Seizure disorders
- Traumatic injury
- Oral or throat cancer
- Congenital or developmental delays (in children)
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Voice disorders
- Cognitive impairments
- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Why Choose Bryan?
At Bryan Outpatient Rehabilitation, we take a personalized approach to speech therapy—focused on what matters most to you. Whether that’s improving your ability to communicate, eating your favorite foods again, or staying safe and independent, we’re with you every step of the way. Our team combines compassion, clinical expertise and advanced tools to create real progress and lasting results.
How Speech Therapy Can Help
Our speech-language pathologists use evidence-based strategies and tools to evaluate and treat:
Speech
Speech therapy improves the way you say sounds and words. If you stutter, slur, or have difficulty forming words, we assess how your muscles, including tongue, lips and throat, are working and provide personalized treatment to improve articulation and fluency.
Language
We evaluate how you understand and use spoken or written words. Language therapy may focus on comprehension, word retrieval, sentence formation, or using alternative methods of communication if needed.
Cognition
Speech therapy supports thinking and problem-solving abilities affected by brain injury, illness, or age-related changes. We help patients rebuild or compensate for memory loss, decreased awareness, attention difficulties, or reasoning challenges — often through daily life strategies such as setting reminders or organizing routines.
Swallowing
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) can lead to serious complications such as aspiration or pneumonia. We offer video X-ray swallow studies to evaluate how food and liquids move from mouth to stomach. Using techniques like food modification and VitalStim® therapy, we help retrain the muscles involved in swallowing, so you can eat and drink safely again.
Voice
SLPs diagnose and treat voice issues including hoarseness, pitch problems, or vocal strain. We may use tools like an electroglottograph, a specialized computer system that evaluates how well your vocal cords are functioning. Voice therapy is tailored to your diagnosis and communication goals.
What to Expect
Your First Visit
Your therapist will review your medical history and discuss your challenges and goals. We’ll perform standardized evaluations to assess speech, language, cognition, swallowing or voice, depending on your needs.
Your Treatment Plan
Based on results, your therapist will build a personalized treatment plan that may include individual therapy sessions, home exercises, strategies for daily life, or use of technology or adaptive tools.
Tools and Techniques
We use a variety of modern therapy tools including:
- VitalStim® neuromuscular stimulation for swallowing
- Cognitive training for memory and attention
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
- Voice therapy for Parkinson’s and post-surgical conditions
- Functional speech and language exercises tailored to your life
