Speech / Language Pathology

Dayton Children’s speech/language pathology department specializes in evaluating and treating problems such as articulation, oral motor, voice and language disorders. Standard and nonstandard testing helps therapists to determine the level of function and the therapy needed. Therapy sessions are typically 30 minutes in length and held once a week.

Speech and language pathologists hold master's degrees and are licensed by the State of Ohio. We employ one of only 19 pediatric board recognized specialists in swallowing and swallowing disorders in the world.

Conditions We Treat

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 We Offer

Speech/language evaluation and treatment
Oral motor evaluation and treatment
Video swallow studies
Feeding treatment
Passey-Muir valve evaluation and treatment
Alternative augmentative communication evaluation and treatment

Special Programs

Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) for children up to 13 years old 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.
Modified barium swallow studies in which a speech and 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.

Related Resources

The American Speech and Hearing Association
Ohio Speech Language and Hearing Association
Literacy
Parent resources for information on a variety of speech/language disorders and finding a professional
Speech / language development
Apraxia of speech
Super Duper
Auditory Processing Disorder
Ohio speech and language hearing association
Swallowing disorders
Stuttering
Speech/language disorders

For additional information about speech/language/feeding and/or hearing problems in children, please visit the consumer section of the American Speech and Hearing Association at http://www.asha.org/ or the Ohio Speech Language and Hearing Association at http://www.ohioslha.org/.

The Specialty Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders is a national board which provides recognition to speech-language pathologists with advanced knowledge and skills for evaluating and treating children with swallowing disorders. The Children's Medical Center of Dayton supports specialty recognition, employs speech-language pathologists who hold the credential, and encourages all speech-language pathologists on staff to strive to achieve this recognition.

Meet Our Team

Medical Director: Eileen Kasten, MD

Director: Terry Wiegel, MS, CCC-SLP

Appointments

Appointments are made by referral only from a physician.

937-641-3070

Locations

Related Services

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