Speech and Language Therapy
Improve speech clarity, language development, understanding, expression, and functional communication for daily life.
Speech Therapy
Communicate Clearly. Swallow Safely. Stay Connected.
Personalized speech therapy
Helping Patients Communicate with Confidence
Speech therapy supports children and adults experiencing challenges with communication, cognition, voice, speech, or swallowing. Our therapists create individualized treatment plans focused on safer daily routines, greater independence, and meaningful progress.
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Speech and communication
Improve speech clarity, language development, understanding, expression, and everyday communication skills.
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Swallowing therapy
Address swallowing difficulties and build safer strategies for eating, drinking, and managing meals.
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Cognitive rehabilitation
Strengthen memory, attention, organization, problem-solving, and other skills needed for daily life.
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Voice support
Improve vocal strength, quality, endurance, and healthy voice use following illness, injury, or surgery.
What we treat
Care for Communication, Cognition, Feeding, and Swallowing
Our speech therapists work with children and adults experiencing a wide range of challenges. Every treatment plan is built around the patient’s needs, goals, and everyday life.
Adults
Stroke and aphasia
Traumatic brain injury
Parkinson’s disease
Dementia and cognitive decline
Voice disorders
Dysphagia and swallowing disorders
Other neurological conditions
Pediatrics
Speech sound and articulation disorders
Language delays
Reading and writing challenges
Social communication skills
Stuttering and fluency
Feeding difficulties
AAC and alternative communication support
Services and treatments
Personalized Care for Communication and Swallowing
Our speech therapists use evidence-based treatment approaches to help patients improve communication, cognition, feeding, swallowing, and participation in everyday life.
Advanced speech therapy
Specialized Care Guided by Advanced Technology
Martin County Hospital District provides advanced evaluation and treatment options for complex swallowing, voice, communication, and cognitive conditions close to home.
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
FEES provides a real-time view of swallowing function to identify safety concerns, aspiration risk, and the most effective treatment strategies.
Videostroboscopy
Detailed imaging captures vocal cord movement to help identify voice disorders and guide an individualized therapy plan.
VitalStim Ttherapy
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation may be used alongside therapeutic exercises to improve swallowing strength and function.
Myofascial Release
Hands-on techniques help reduce soft-tissue restriction, improve mobility, and support more comfortable swallowing and voice use.
Dementia Education and Caregiver Support
Families receive practical communication strategies, education, and guidance for supporting loved ones safely and confidently.
Advanced Diagnostic Tools
FEES and videostroboscopy allow our speech-language pathologists to evaluate swallowing and vocal cord function in real time. These technologies provide detailed clinical information that supports precise treatment decisions focused on safety, communication, and quality of life.
“When I can help someone communicate again and participate in their own life, that’s everything.”
Meet your specialist
Shalon Sullivan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
With 15 years of experience, Shalon Sullivan helps children and adults improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and everyday independence through personalized speech therapy.
Her approach combines evidence-based care with practical strategies tailored to each patient’s goals, background, and daily life.
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Swallowing disorders
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Cognitive therapy
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FEES and videostroboscopy
Patient story
Patient Success Story
From silence to conversation
After a devastating stroke, one patient arrived unable to communicate beyond a few simple sounds. Conversations had disappeared. Expression was gone. Even connecting with family became difficult. Through months of focused speech therapy, progress came one step at a time. Words became sentences. Sentences became stories. Gradually, meaningful conversations returned. The patient was once again able to laugh with family, share memories, and connect with loved ones in ways that once seemed impossible. With dedication, expert therapy, and perseverance, communication returned—and with it, confidence, independence, and quality of life.
Every conversation regained is a life changed.
Moments like these are why speech therapy matters.
Memory and cognitive support
Helping Patients and Caregivers Navigate Cognitive Change
Speech-language therapy helps people experiencing dementia and cognitive decline maintain communication, improve daily function, and stay engaged with the people around them. Caregivers also receive practical strategies to support everyday interactions.
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Communication strategies
Reduce frustration and support clearer, more meaningful conversations.
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Memory and problem-solving
Build practical routines that support safer, more independent daily living.
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Compensatory techniques
Use tools and environmental changes to make everyday tasks easier.
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Caregiver education
Give families practical guidance for communication, safety, and daily care.
Common questions
Speech Therapy Questions
Have questions about speech therapy, swallowing treatment, or what to expect during your first visit? Contact our therapy team and we will help you understand the next steps.
Call 432-607-3200Referral requirements may depend on your insurance plan and the type of services needed. Our therapy team can help explain the process and determine what documentation is required.
Your therapist will review your medical history, discuss your concerns, complete an evaluation, and create a treatment plan based on your needs and goals.
The length and frequency of therapy depend on the condition, evaluation results, treatment goals, and individual progress. Your therapist will review recommendations with you.
Yes. Our speech-language pathologists work with pediatric and adult patients experiencing communication, cognitive, feeding, voice, speech, and swallowing challenges.
Swallowing therapy helps improve the safety and function of eating and drinking through exercises, positioning, compensatory strategies, and specialized treatment when appropriate.
Many treatment plans include exercises or strategies to practice between visits. Your therapist will provide clear instructions based on your individual treatment goals.
Start reconnecting
Communicate with Confidence Again
Whether you are recovering from a stroke, managing a neurological condition, or supporting a loved one with dementia, our speech therapy team is ready to help you communicate, connect, and live more independently.