14 Results forSpeech Pathologists / Therapists near Rutherfordton, NC
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Learn more about Speech Pathologists / Therapists
A speech-language pathologist is a healthcare provider who specializes in evaluating and treating people of all ages with problems speaking, communicating or swallowing. Speech-language pathologists help people increase or maintain speech or swallowing skills or adapt to permanent disability in these areas. Speech language pathologists work in many settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, home care, and long-term care facilities.
A speech-language pathologist typically:
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Reviews and evaluates a patient’s medical history and its impact on speech and language and daily functioning
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Assesses and documents speech, communication and swallowing problems in children and adults
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Educates patients and families about swallowing and communication disorders, how to cope with and address them, and behavior patterns that impede communication and treatment
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Uses techniques, exercises and other interventions to help patients make sounds and improve swallowing, voice, and written and oral language skills
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Teaches alternative communication methods, such as sign language, physical exercises, and other treatment techniques
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Works closely with a patient’s entire medical team as well as with parents, teachers, special educators, and other school professionals
A speech-language pathologist may also be known as a SLP or a speech therapist.
There are 14 specialists practicing Speech-Language Pathology in Rutherfordton, NC with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars.
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Susan Lane, MSP
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology420 S Broadway St Ste 104Forest City, NC 280436.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology202 E MAIN STSpindale, NC 281601.8 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology518 Old US 221 HwyRutherfordton, NC 281391.8 miles awayAmanda Haggerty
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology518 Old US 221 HwyRutherfordton, NC 281391.8 miles awayAlyssa Johnson
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology518 Old US 221 HwyRutherfordton, NC 281391.8 miles awayKyle Wooten
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology2270 College Ave Ste 341Forest City, NC 280434.6 miles awayHarold Stephenson
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology2270 College Ave Ste 341Forest City, NC 280434.6 miles awayKapri Marshall, MS
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology830 Bethany Church RdForest City, NC 280435.7 miles awayHannah Summerlin
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology830 Bethany Church RdForest City, NC 280435.7 miles awayMichaela Gamez
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology830 Bethany Church RdForest City, NC 280435.7 miles awayNatalie Sloboda, MS CCC-SLP
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology830 Bethany Church RdForest City, NC 280435.7 miles awayWesley Summerlin
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology830 Bethany Church RdForest City, NC 280435.7 miles awaySara Crowley, MCD
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology420 S Broadway St Ste 104Forest City, NC 280436.2 miles awayErin Pacheco
Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology420 S Broadway StForest City, NC 280436.2 miles away