speech therapy at Haven Health
Recovering from a sudden injury or illness is difficult and time-consuming. This is why Haven Health focuses on providing comprehensive rehabilitation services that promote healing all in one place.
what is Speech Therapy?
According to the National Library of Medicine (NIH), speech therapy is meant to help patients improve their communication abilities when it comes to pronunciation, speaking properly, improving strength in the muscles that allow speech, and increasing understanding.
In speech therapy, a speech therapist designs a treatment plan to help patients learn (or re-learn if the speech difficulty is because of an injury or illness) to verbally communicate better. Speech therapy can also be beneficial to those who are hearing impaired, or have suffered an illness or injury that has led to trouble swallowing.
Who Needs Speech Therapy?
The NIH notes that speech therapy treats a wide range of conditions that affect a person’s ability to communicate. Specifically, people who can benefit from speech therapy tend to have one or more of the following issues:
Speech Disorders
Patients with speech disorders have trouble making certain sounds that are needed to produce clear speech. Speech disorders are often caused by developmental issues, neurological issues, fluency disorders (the inability to control the flow of speech, such as a stutter or a lisp), or in some cases, psychological issues. Speech therapy for speech disorders focuses on helping patients with their articulation of individual sounds.
Language Disorders
Language disorders are when a patient struggles to distinguish between speech sounds, remember certain words (aphasia), and make full sentences. This type of disorder is generally caused by a brain injury or disease. For example, if someone experiences a stroke or another form of brain damage, they often have trouble putting together full sentences, and tend to forget words.
Trouble Swallowing
Certain conditions can cause damage to the nervous system, which can affect the muscles that control swallowing. This leads to struggling to swallow properly, which can cause choking, coughing, or ending up with food in the lungs. When this happens, relearning how to use these muscles safely is key to not swallowing improperly, and ending up with food in the lungs (this can be dangerous and life-threatening).
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how does speech therapy work?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, speech therapy involves specific exercises that strengthen the bond between the process of verbal communication and the brain. The idea is to improve verbal communication, enhance individual understanding, and become more comfortable doing so.
Speech Therapy Activities
Activities that can strengthen the connection between the mouth and the brain while improving speech abilities can include:
- Tongue and mouth exercises: These exercises are aimed at training the muscles of the mouth and tongue so you’re more able to make the proper movements in the right patterns to make the right sounds.
- Facial movements: Specific facial movement exercises can assist with the motor skills necessary for speech.
- Reading out loud: This is done to practice moving the lips and tongue properly while strengthening the bond between your brain and your mouth movements.
- Playing word games: Games, such as puzzles and memory games, help improve cognitive function and thinking skills, and can be an enjoyable way to practice speech.
Benefits of Speech Therapy
Speech therapy can offer the following benefits:
- Help patients participate better in conversations
- Enhance articulation, so others understand you better
- Better ability to follow along in group social conversations due to memory exercises
- Decrease choking and coughing while eating and drinking by learning to swallow properly
- Increase self-esteem and confidence
- Improved language skills
- Improved quality of life
Speech Therapy Available in Arizona at Haven Health
The speech therapists at Haven Health seek to assist patients in reaching their goals with communication. The speech-language pathologists at Haven Health are expertly trained and able to diagnose and treat a wide range of issues with speech, language, and trouble with swallowing.
Treatment plans at Haven Health work with patients, families, speech-language pathologists, and doctors to personalize a plan that works for you. At Haven Health, the main focus is on healing in a comfortable and restful environment. Our team will evaluate all aspects of communication and swallowing to ensure every patient is reaching their full potential.
Comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate the therapies you need to recover from an injury or illness are essential to regaining ability. At Haven Health, your treatment plan will be unique to you for your best chances of success.
Contact Haven Health today to learn more about the extensive in-patient and out-patient services we offer.
Sources:
In Brief: What Is Speech Therapy? (2025).
Speech Therapy. (2023).
Transitioning
Our skilled nurses and care providers have safety procedures in place to help patients carefully transition into our care during the course of their treatments.
Transportation
When needed, Haven Health can schedule and arrange transportation to and from follow-up appointments when personal doctors are unable to visit our facilities.
Insurance and Costs
We have a dedicated administrative team who can walk you through everything you need to know about insurance and costs associated with speech therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does speech therapy actually work?
Speech and language therapy can be highly beneficial, especially when you’re talking about speech therapy for kids. It can improve fluency and articulation (the ability to pronounce words clearly), develop language skills, increase social skills, and decrease frustration.
What is the cost of speech therapy?
The average cost of speech therapy is $100-$250 per session, with most insurance companies covering at least part of the cost. Depending on the speech therapy center, many therapists offer sliding scale fees based on income, making it more affordable.
What happens during speech therapy?
Techniques may vary in speech therapy for adults and speech therapy for children. However, the basics are that patients learn how to produce sounds, improve their articulation, and increase their vocal volume. Speech therapy activities also focus on receptive language skills, such as understanding what others are saying, and expressive language skills, such as putting their thoughts into words. In addition, they work on social skills, such as turn-taking and conversation starters.
how to get started
If you or a loved one needs treatment for speech or throat disorders, Haven Health is ready to help. Contact our team now to see which skilled nursing facility will work best for your speech therapy needs. Our compassionate caregivers are ready to work with you to build a plan for recovery.
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