Pediatric speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat children with communication, vocal and swallowing disorders to improve their ability to express themselves and interact safely with the world.
Speech-language pathologists address:
- Feeding and swallowing skills
- Verbal communication
- Receptive and expressive language skills
- Social language skills
- Cognitive communication skills
- Oral motor and oral sensory skills
- Augmented and alternative communication
- Literacy and prereading skills
We also work with Le Bonheur’s radiologists to conduct Modified Barium Swallow studies, which assess how your child swallows and help determine appropriate treatment plans. Please ask your child's physician for a referral.
Children learn to talk by imitating what they hear. If they do not hear well, they have a hard time learning to speak. If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, they may benefit from audiological and hearing screen.
Referral
Speech-language pathology outpatient services require a hearing screen within the past six months to eliminate a hearing disorder as a contributing factor. The hearing screen requires a separate physician referral and can be scheduled the same day as the speech evaluation.
For questions regarding therapy services, the referral process or insurance, please call 901-287-4300.
