Overview

Behind every sound, there is meaning. Behind every silence, there is a reason.

At our Department of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP), we create a compassionate and supportive space where communication challenges are understood—not rushed.

Whether it is a child learning to say their first words, an adult rebuilding speech after a stroke, or a family navigating hearing or swallowing concerns, our focus goes beyond therapy. We work to restore connection, confidence, and dignity through evidence-based care delivered with empathy and respect.

Communication is not just about words. It is about being heard, understood, and included. Our goal is to help individuals of all ages reconnect with the world around them—one voice, one sound, one step at a time.

 

Who Can Benefit?

Our services support individuals across the lifespan, including:

  • Infants and children with speech, language, feeding, or hearing difficulties
  • Adolescents with fluency, voice, articulation, or social communication challenges
  • Adults recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological disorders, or voice-related concerns
  • Older adults experiencing age-related communication, hearing, or swallowing changes


We also work closely with families and caregivers, recognizing that communication challenges impact the entire support system - not just the individual.

Services

Pediatric Speech, Language & Feeding Services

Every child develops communication skills at their own pace. Some children need additional support to speak clearly, understand and use language, interact socially, or feed safely. Our pediatric services begin with detailed assessments followed by individualized, child-friendly therapy approaches designed to promote meaningful, functional communication.
• Play-based language therapy
• Speech sound intervention for articulation disorders, phonological delays, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• AAC support (Avaz, PECS, Eye-Gaze) for non-verbal or minimally verbal children
• Oral placement therapy (OPT) to improve speech clarity and oral-motor coordination
• Feeding and swallowing therapy for poor latch, oral aversion, sensory feeding, and chewing difficulties
• Group therapy to build social communication, turn-taking, and peer interaction skills, particularly for children with Autism and social-pragmatic challenges
• Parent training and counseling to support home-based progress
• Online speech therapy for children through interactive teletherapy sessions for continuity of care

Adult Speech, Voice & Swallowing Rehabilitation

Communication and swallowing difficulties in adulthood often arise following neurological events, medical conditions, voice misuse, or age-related changes. These challenges can significantly affect confidence, independence, and quality of life. Our adult services focus on restoring functional communication and safe swallowing through structured, goal-oriented therapy.

• Speech and language rehabilitation to improve clarity, comprehension, and conversation
• Voice therapy for professional voice users, vocal strain, hoarseness, and aging voice
• Swallowing therapy (dysphagia management) using exercises, posture strategies, and diet modifications for safe eating
• AAC support using assistive apps and devices for severe communication loss
• Caregiver and family training for practical, real-life communication support
• Teletherapy for adults to maintain continuity of care when travel or mobility is limited

Audiology & Hearing Care Services

Hearing is foundational to communication, learning, and participation in everyday life. Our audiology services focus on early identification, accurate assessment, and timely management of hearing and balance concerns.

• Newborn Hearing Screening (OAE) – quick, painless, and reliable
• Adult Hearing Assessments for seniors, noise-exposed individuals, and high-risk populations
• Balance Disorder Assessment and Management

Our Team

FAQ's

No. Early identification and intervention are critical. If your child is not using single words by 18 months, an evaluation is recommended.

Yes. We use AAC tools, gestures, play-based strategies, and interaction-focused approaches to build communication, even before speech develops.

Yes. With consistent therapy, many adults regain significant communication abilities—even months or years after the event.

Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. Therapy focuses on exercises, posture strategies, and diet modifications to make eating safer and more comfortable.

Yes. Hearing loss often goes unnoticed but can significantly affect speech, learning, and quality of life—especially in newborns and older adults.