Adult Speech Therapy Services Savannah, GA
Building New Skills
Not every communication challenge begins with an injury or illness. Some adults seek speech therapy because they've struggled with speech, language, fluency, or social communication their entire lives. Therapy begins where you are today and focuses on helping you reach your personal, academic, professional, or social goals—one step at a time.
Regaining Skills
A stroke, traumatic brain injury, cancer, Parkinson's disease, or other medical condition can suddenly change the way we communicate, think, or swallow. Losing the ability to express yourself or enjoy a favorite meal with loved ones can be life-changing. Together, we'll work to rebuild those skills whenever possible while developing practical strategies to help you regain confidence and independence.
You are not alone.
Millions of adults live with speech, language, cognitive, voice, or swallowing disorders. Whether your challenges are new or something you've lived with for years, you don't have to navigate them alone. Therapy provides personalized support, evidence-based strategies, and encouragement to help you communicate, participate, and enjoy life to the fullest.
TYPES OF THERAPY SERVICES
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Speech Production Disorders
This is a broad group that may include articulation disorders, apraxia of speech, dysarthria and other conditions. Adult speech sound disorders can have different causes. Some adults have speech sound errors that persisted from childhood because certain sounds were never fully mastered. Others develop articulation difficulties following a medical condition, injury, surgery, or treatment, such as oral cancer or a neurological disorder.
Speech therapy focuses on improving the clarity and naturalness of speech by teaching accurate sound production and helping new speech patterns become consistent in everyday communication. Therapy is individualized based on each person's needs and goals. For some individuals, prosthetic devices may help improve speech production, while others may benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to support effective communication.
Aphasia
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, understand spoken language, read, and write. It most commonly occurs following a stroke but may also result from a traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, infection, or other neurological condition.
Every person's experience with aphasia is unique. Some individuals may have difficulty finding the right words, while others may struggle to understand conversations, read, write, or express their thoughts clearly. Intelligence is not affected by aphasia, but communication can become frustrating and challenging.
Speech therapy is individualized to each person's strengths, needs, and goals. Treatment focuses on improving communication skills, developing effective strategies for everyday situations, and maximizing independence. Family education and communication partner training are often an important part of the rehabilitation process.
Cognitive Communication Disorders
Cognitive-communication disorders affect the thinking skills that support communication in everyday life, including memory, attention, organization, problem-solving, and executive functioning. These changes can make it more difficult to communicate effectively, complete daily tasks, manage medications, maintain routines, or participate in social situations.
Cognitive-communication disorders may develop following a stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion, dementia, or other neurological conditions that affect brain function.
Speech therapy focuses on improving cognitive-communication skills through individualized treatment based on each person's strengths, needs, and goals. Therapy may include strengthening cognitive skills, developing practical compensatory strategies, establishing daily routines, and implementing environmental modifications to promote safety and maximize independence at home and in the community. Caregiver education and training are an important part of treatment, helping family members support communication, implement effective strategies, and maintain quality of life.
Voice Disorders
Voice disorders affect the quality, pitch, loudness, or endurance of the voice. You may notice hoarseness, vocal fatigue, vocal strain, reduced vocal volume, changes in pitch, or difficulty being heard. These changes can interfere with communication at work, at home, and in social situations.
Voice disorders may develop following illness, injury, surgery, vocal overuse or misuse, neurological conditions, or age-related changes. Speech therapy is often recommended after evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician to determine the underlying cause.
Speech therapy is individualized based on each person's needs and goals. Treatment focuses on improving vocal quality, reducing strain, increasing vocal endurance, and promoting healthy voice use so you can communicate comfortably and confidently in your daily life.
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
Swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia, can make it difficult or uncomfortable to eat and drink safely. Symptoms may include coughing or choking during meals, food sticking in the throat, difficulty chewing, frequent throat clearing, or recurrent pneumonia. These changes can affect nutrition, hydration, and quality of life.
Dysphagia may develop following a stroke, head and neck cancer, Parkinson's disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological or medical conditions. It may also occur as a result of normal age-related changes or prolonged hospitalization.
Speech therapy focuses on improving the safety and efficiency of swallowing through individualized treatment based on each person's needs and goals. Therapy may include swallowing exercises, compensatory strategies, diet and liquid recommendations, environmental modifications, and caregiver education to reduce the risk of aspiration while maximizing safety, nutrition, hydration, and quality of life.
Parkinson's Disease and LSVT LOUD®
People with Parkinson's disease often experience changes in their voice, including reduced vocal loudness, a monotone voice, hoarseness, or difficulty being understood. These changes can make everyday communication frustrating for both the individual and their loved ones.
As an LSVT LOUD® Certified Clinician, I provide this evidence-based treatment program designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. LSVT LOUD focuses on increasing vocal loudness, improving speech intelligibility, and helping individuals communicate more effectively and confidently in their daily lives.
Individuals with Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies may also experience changes in speech clarity, cognitive-communication skills, and swallowing. When appropriate, treatment addresses these areas through individualized therapy, practical compensatory strategies, caregiver education, and environmental modifications to support safety, independence, and quality of life.
Everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and included.
Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
Head and neck cancer, as well as its treatment, can affect speech, voice, swallowing, breathing, and overall quality of life. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy may result in changes to the muscles and structures involved in communication and swallowing, making everyday activities more challenging.
Every individual's rehabilitation needs are unique and depend on the type of cancer and treatment received. Difficulties may include changes in speech clarity, voice quality, swallowing, dry mouth, reduced jaw or tongue movement, and communication following laryngectomy or other surgical procedures.
Speech therapy is individualized based on each person's needs and goals. Treatment may include exercises to improve speech and swallowing, prophylactic swallowing exercises, trismus management, jaw and tongue range-of-motion exercises, strategies to maximize safe oral intake, and education regarding changes following treatment. When appropriate, therapy may also include speaking valve training, electrolarynx instruction, tracheoesophageal (TE) speech training, oral prosthetic training, and caregiver education to support communication, nutrition, and quality of life.
Stuttering & Fluency Disorders
Fluency disorders affect the smooth flow of speech and may include repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words, prolonged sounds, or moments when speech feels "stuck" or blocked. These disruptions can make communication difficult and may impact confidence, participation in conversations, work, school, and social interactions.
Some adults have experienced stuttering since childhood, while others develop fluency disorders following a neurological event such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological condition. The impact of a fluency disorder varies from person to person and may change depending on the situation.
Speech therapy is individualized based on each person's needs and goals. Treatment focuses on improving communication effectiveness by increasing fluency, reducing physical tension and speaking effort, developing strategies for more comfortable communication, and building confidence in everyday speaking situations. Therapy may also address the emotional and social impact of stuttering to help individuals communicate with greater ease and confidence.
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) involve differences in the function and coordination of the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue. These disorders may contribute to tongue thrust, incorrect tongue resting posture, mouth breathing, difficulty chewing or swallowing, speech sound errors, and may impact orthodontic treatment or long-term dental stability.
Orofacial myofunctional disorders can affect both children and adults and may be associated with habits such as prolonged thumb sucking, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, airway concerns, or other structural and functional differences.
Orofacial myofunctional therapy is individualized based on each person's needs and goals. Treatment focuses on establishing proper tongue resting posture, nasal breathing, correct swallowing patterns, and coordinated oral muscle function to support speech, feeding, breathing, and overall oral health. Collaboration with dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, and other healthcare professionals is often an important part of treatment. Learn More About OMT