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Speech Therapy for Adults and Children The Rehabilitation Department at South Coast Medical Center is staffed by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists who are trained to evaluate and treat communication disorders / swallowing safety in both adults and children. Speech Therapists work closely with the patient, family, and physician in order to establish treatment goals which will be functional and motivating. Patient and family education is emphasized in the treatment plan to help empower patients. Patients with a diagnosis of stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, brain tumor (or metastases to the brain), loss of consciousness / head injury, anoxic brain injury or other neurological degenerative disease may benefit from a speech therapy consultation. Pediatric Speech Therapy Now Offered Learning to communicate is an essential building block for social, cognitive, academic and intellectual development. As children learn language, it is normal to make mistakes. A child having difficulty comprehending speech or expressing themselves may have trouble with common communication tasks such as making their requests understood, making friends or following their teacher's instruction. This frustration often leads to physical outbursts and emotional withdrawal. Pediatric speech therapy services are now offered at South Coast. A Speech Pathologist can administer tests and analyze a child's speech to determine if there is a communication impairment. After the assessment, the Speech Pathologist may provide tips for stimulating language development and ask the child return at a later date if problems persist. Otherwise the speech pathologist may recommend the child begin treatment with a focus on stimulating language. If you have a concern your child may not be speaking at age expectancy, ask your pediatrician if a speech pathology evaluation is indicated. Early intervention is the key. Speech Therapy Services Speech therapy treats the following adult disorders:
Speech therapy treats the following pediatric disorders:
At South Coast Medical Center, we provide the following speech therapy services:
schedule an appointment A physician's referral is necessary to initiate speech therapy treatment. Appointments may be scheduled Monday through Friday. Family members are welcome to attend speech treatment sessions. To schedule an appointment or for information on the health plans accepted, or cash pay rates, call the Rehabilitation Department at South Coast Medical Center at (949) 499-7114. |
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