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Compassionate, evidence-based care

Our licensed speech-language pathologists hold certificates of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and specialize in care for both adults and children. Our rehabilitation specialists deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to help patients regain confidence and function in everyday life.

Speech therapy for adults

Adult speech-language therapy focuses on communication, voice and swallowing disorders. Patients recovering from stroke, neuromuscular disease, traumatic brain injury or vocal cord impairments can turn to Atlantic Health for expert speech therapy.

Speech therapy services

  • Cognitive communication therapy
  • Aphasia or language therapy
  • Augmentative communication devices
  • Tracheostomy weaning and speaking valves
  • Swallow evaluation and treatment, including:
  • VitalStim® therapy, or electrical stimulation
  • Post-laryngectomy communication options
  • Aural rehabilitation for those with cochlear implants
  • Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) treatment

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Diagnosis of achalasia involves endoscopic assessment, motility studies and imaging with contrast esophagram and/or CT scans.

Treatment options for this swallowing disorder are:

  • Endoscopically with Botox, dilation, POEM procedure
  • Minimally-invasive surgery, called Heller myotomy, which cuts the tight muscle band. This can be approached laparoscopically or thoracoscopically and patients are often discharged from the hospital after a short one to two-day stay.