Speech-Language Pathology

All Portland and Vancouver-based Legacy hospitals offer comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and treatment. After our speech-language pathologist evaluates you, we'll design a personalized treatment plan to help you address deficits and improve function. For our Silverton area patients, we coordinate referrals to locally based speech therapists.

Conditions treated

• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury and concussion
• Parkinson's
• Multiple sclerosis
• Head and neck cancer
• Dementia and mild cognitive impairment
• Voice disorders including dysphonia and vocal cord dysfunction
• Swallowing disorders
• Gender-affirming care
• Brain tumor
• Chronic cough

Our programs

Communication skill building for:

• Auditory comprehension
• Speech intelligibility
• Verbal expression
• Reading and writing
• Voice
• Augmentative communication

Cognitive skill building for:

• Attention
• Short term memory
• Orientation
• Organization
• Problem-solving
• Sequencing
• Planning
• Managing medications
• Managing finances
• Managing schedules

Dysphagia management includes:

• Evaluation of swallowing abilities
• Selection of appropriate diet textures
• Training in strategies to maximize safety
• Instrumental swallowing studies include:
  • Modified barium swallow studies
  • Flexible endoscopic examination of swallowing (FEES) at Emanuel, Meridian Park and Salmon Creek

Need help?

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 503-413-3707 in Oregon or 360-487-3750 in Washington.