"My speech is slurred after my stroke."

"My doctor says I got vocal nodules from teaching all day."

"This transfer to the Pittsburgh office has been great, but sometimes my American co-workers don't understand me in meetings."

"I haven't had trouble with stuttering for awhile but this promotion requires me to use the phone a lot more!"

Adults can experience communication difficulties stemming from a variety of factors:

• Medical conditions Hearing loss Stress
• Misuse or overuse of voice
• Acquisition of English as a second language
• Change in communication expectations associated with work Re-emergence of previously managed communication deficits

The certified speech-language pathologists at Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inc. have experience in diagnosing communication disorders and developing individualized treatment plans in conjunction with our clients to meet their personal goals.

Communication disorders may have a sudden onset such as a noted with a stroke or a laryngectomy. Or, can deteriorate over time as often is evident with Parkinson's Disease and multiple sclerosis. Communication disorders in adults can also result from vocal overuse and abuse. Still, yet, the communication difficulties may not have any medical basis but are a detriment to daily functioning at home and work.

Individuals experiencing swallowing difficulties are also referred to speech language pathologists who receive specialized treating in management of swallowing deficits often associated with neurological disorders. The speech pathologist works closely with the client and the physician to implement a plan of treatment to improve eating and nutrition along with preventing further medical complications associated with aspiration of foods and liquids.

Diagnosing and treating such a variety of disorders requires a depth and breadth of knowledge found only in a team of specialists associated with a private speech pathology practice such as Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inc..

Clients can self-refer by contacting our office at 1-888-941-4434. However, a physician's order is required if therapy services are being submitted for insurance reimbursement. Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inc. is a participating provider in numerous insurance plans. Feel free,to contact our office to identify if we are or can be a participating provider in your plan.