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Speech- Language Pathology (SLP)

Is a field focused on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Working with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, helping them overcome challenges related to speech sound, language comprehension, voice quality, fluency (like stuttering), and cognitive- communication skills.


Overview

Pathways to Communicate offers speech and language services to a diverse range of clients, utilizing various evidence-based approaches to enhance communication skills. Each service is individually tailored and provided in a supportive clinic setting. Appointments typically last between 30 to 45 minutes and occur one to three times a week. Pathways to Communicate has expertise in working with individuals of all ages, with a special focus on the birth to young adult population.

Our services address a wide array of needs, including:

  • Developmental delays
  • Language disorders
  • Articulation and phonological disorders
  • Fluency issues
  • Auditory processing disorders
  • Apraxia and dyspraxia
  • Augmentative communication
  • Feeding disorders
  • Social communication challenges
  • Voice disorders
  • Cognitive disorders
  • Parent training and consultation

Pathways to Communicate is dedicated to helping each client achieve their communication goals in a compassionate and effective manner.

Getting Started

To begin the process of accessing services, please reach out to Pathways to Communicate via the “contact us” button, call the office at 541-272-3501, or email pathwaystocommunicate@gmail.com .


Once contact has been initiated the process will require a copy of the patient’s insurance card and demographic information. You will be contacted by Pathways to Communicate once insurance has been verified to schedule an in-person evaluation.


The evaluation process will be individualized to the needs of the patient and areas of concern. However, there are some general forms that are utilized for all evaluations regardless of the concern. To streamline this process the following forms can be completed online in leu of completing them during the allocated evaluation time.


At the time of evaluation, the patient will be assessed using formal standardized assessments and informal measures which will aid in collecting data to develop an individualized plan of care tailored for the patient’s needs.

Plan of Care

Based off assessment results and data, a plan of care will be created by your speech language pathologist. Goals and objectives will be created with individual needs in mind. Goals will be discussed with patients and families (for minors) to promote optimal benefits of treatment through support in the forms of education, coaching, and consulting.

More About SLP

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national organization that supports Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). ASHA provides certification, sets professional standards, and advocates for individuals with communication disorders. Essentially, it serves as the primary governing body for SLPs in the United States.

What do Speech Pathologist Do?

Speech-Language Pathologists are experts in communication. They work with individuals of all ages—from infants to adults—and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders. Here are the key areas in which SLPs specialize:

  • Speech Sounds
    This refers to how we produce sounds and combine them into words. Issues in this area may include articulation disorders, phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, or dysarthria.
  • Language
    Language involves how well we understand what we hear or read and how we express ourselves through words. For adults, language difficulties may be diagnosed as aphasia.
  • Literacy
    Literacy includes reading and writing. People with speech and language disorders may also face challenges in reading, spelling, and writing.
  • Social Communication (Pragmatics)
    This is how well we understand and follow social rules, such as taking turns in conversation, knowing how to talk to different people, and understanding personal space.
  • Voice
    Voice disorders affect the sound of our voice. Issues may include hoarseness, vocal fatigue, loss of voice, speaking too loudly, or speaking through the nose.
  • Fluency
    Fluency refers to how smoothly speech flows. A common fluency disorder is stuttering, which may involve repeating sounds (e.g., "t-t-t-table"), frequent pauses, or filler words like "um" or "uh." While some children may stutter temporarily, many grow out of it over time.
  • Cognitive-Communication
    This area focuses on how well we think and process information. Problems in this area may involve memory, attention, problem-solving, organization, and other thinking skills.
  • Feeding and Swallowing (Dysphagia)
    SLPs also help with feeding and swallowing difficulties, such as trouble sucking, chewing, or swallowing food and liquids. Swallowing disorders, also called dysphagia, can lead to poor nutrition, weight loss, and other health complications.

Credentials and Training.

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