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Speech/language pathology
Tel. 937-641-3070
Location information:
The Children's Medical Center of Dayton
Cox Center for Children's Health
730D Valley Street
Dayton, Ohio 45404
Dayton Children's Outpatient Care Center-Springboro
Conveniently located off Route 741
3333 West Tech Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-641-5725
Schedule of services and locations
Medical Director: Eileen Kasten, MD
Director: Terry Wiegel, MS, CCC-SLP
The speech/language pathology department at The Children's Medical Center of Dayton specializes in evaluating and treating problems such as articulation, oral motor, voice and language disorders. Therapists use standard and nonstandard testing to determine the level of function and determine if therapy is indicated. Therapy sessions are typically 30 minutes in length, one session per week. Speech/language pathologists hold master's degrees and are licensed by the State of Ohio. They have specialized training in pediatrics and attend continuing education classes regularly.
Diagnoses or conditions treated
- Acquired brain injury
- Apraxia
- Auditory processing disorders
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Cleft palate/craniofacial anomalies
- Cochlear implant
- Feeding and swallowing disorders
- Hearing disorders
- Language disorders
- Language-based reading disorders
- Speech disorders
- Swallowing disorders
- Voice disorders
Services available
- Speech/language evaluation and treatment
- Oral motor evaluation and treatment
- Video swallow studies
- Feeding treatment
- Passey-Muir evaluation and treatment
- Alternative augmentative communication evaluation and treatment
Clinics:
- Cleft Palete clinic
- Craniofacial clinic
- Cerebral Palsy clinic
- Developmental Assessment clinic
- Autism Assessment clinic
Special Programs offered:
Fast Forward
For children ages four to 13 years with language-based reading, language and auditory processing disorders. Pre- and post-testing with a speech pathologist is required. Referral: Prescription from physician for assessment and speech therapy.
Sounds of Reading
This program is for children six to 12 years with deficits in the ability to rhyme, segment, blend and manipulate sounds which lay the foundation for reading. These children will likely have difficulty with letter-sound correspondence in reading and spelling. Referral: Physician referral for phonological awareness testing by a speech pathologist.
Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
This program is for children who are unable to effectively communicate their needs, thoughts or feelings through speech due to cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, mental impairment or neurological dysfunction. Referral: Prescription for a speech language pathologist, which states the need for alternative/augmentative communication.
Modified barium swallow studies A speech/language pathologist works with the radiologist to evaluate oral and pharyngeal structure and function for swallowing. Suggestions for alterations in positioning, food presentation or diet are given to the physician after the study. The speech/language pathologist performing this study undergoes extensive training and yearly competency checks. Referral: A prescription from the physician is required. The order should state "modified barium swallow with speech/language pathology present."
Referral Information:
See above.
Additional Resources and Catalog Information:
This is not a complete listing of resources and/or catalog information. This list is not an endorsement by The Children's Medical Center of Dayton for the company or website listed.
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