Speech Language Pathology

Language/cognitive-linguistic assessment (aphasia from stroke, R CVA, TBI, etc)

Communication therapy (speech and language disorders) for inpatient and outpatient adults and inpatient children. Outpatient pediatric cases are referred to the county/city school systems or to a TRICARE advisor for therapy support.

Swallowing/ feeding assessment and therapy for inpatient and outpatient adults. Pediatric feeding assessments available on a limited basis with referral/ counsel; however, pediatric therapy is not available.

Community liaison, after assessments or transfer of patient care, with

• Schools
• Hospital or community speech pathology clinics
• Private therapy sources
• Nursing homes
• Rehabilitation centers

Education of hospital staff, families, patients and their families.

Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies for adults and children. A videofluroscopic imaging chair is available for these studies making positioning of the patient easier and safer.

Fiberoptic Endoscopy Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) used with physician participation to evaluate swallow.

VISI-PITCH voice analysis provides an objective analysis of voice parameters.

Alternative communication methodologies such as the use of a speaking voice for tracheostomy patients, design/modification of oral appliances, use of electrolarynx, etc.

• Speech Language Pathology
  • Note - check-in at Neurology desk.
  • Location:
    • Building: 9 Floor: 2
  • Located in Neurology Clinic, 2nd floor of Outpatient Center, Bldg 9. From Visitors' Garage, Bldg 55, enter Outpatient Center, take elevator or escalator to 2nd floor. In the 2nd (or middle) large waiting area, Neurology is last clinic on left.
  • Phone:
    • DSN: 295-2305
    • Appointments: (301) 295-6289
    • Front Desk: (301) 295-2305
    • Toll free Out of Area Appointments : (866) 628-9633
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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• Aphasia Communication Disorder   * - Speech Pathology
• Aphasia Communication Disorder   * - When Speech is Impaired
• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)   * - Official Site
• Aphasia patients get control with WRNMMC team support.   * - Aphasia patients regain control of their communication skills with the help of the stroke team, NNMC's Neurology Clinic, and speech therapists. The Journal, June 13, 2003