Speech Pathology

Personalized Speech Therapy

Communication is an important part of everyday life, and speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing difficulties can affect a person’s ability to interact, learn, work, and maintain independence. Franklin General Hospital’s Speech Pathology Services provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized therapy programs designed to help patients improve communication skills, cognitive function, and swallowing abilities.

Our speech-language pathologists work with children, adults, and seniors experiencing a variety of conditions related to speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing. Through individualized treatment plans, we help patients achieve meaningful progress and improve their overall quality of life.

  • Evaluation and Treatment
  • Pediatric/Adolescent Articulation and Language
  • Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
  • Adult and Child Voice disorders
  • Laryngectomy
  • Fluency – Adult and Child
  • Adult Swallowing Disorders
  • Neurologic Disorders (Stroke and Brain Injury)
  • Orofacial Myology/Tongue Thrust
  • Cleft Palate
  • Video Swallow Study

Speech Pathology FAQ's

At Franklin General Hospital, our speech pathology team is dedicated to helping patients strengthen communication skills, improve swallowing function, and enhance their independence and quality of life through compassionate, individualized care.

What does a speech-language pathologist treat?

Speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat speech, language, communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.

Who can benefit from speech therapy?

Children and adults experiencing speech delays, language difficulties, swallowing disorders, cognitive challenges, voice problems, or communication issues may benefit from speech therapy.

Can speech therapy help after a stroke?

Yes. Speech therapy is often an important part of recovery following a stroke and can help improve communication, cognitive function, and swallowing abilities.

What is a swallowing evaluation?

A swallowing evaluation assesses a person’s ability to safely eat and drink while reducing the risk of choking or aspiration.

How long does speech therapy take?

The length of therapy varies based on individual needs, goals, and progress. Your therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan and discuss expectations with you.

Inpatient and outpatients are seen for an initial evaluation upon referral from the physician. Treatment and goals are established, based upon the outcome of the evaluation.

For information, call 641.456.5034.