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Provider Care Services



        Speech-Language Pathology


        For patients of all ages suffering from a serious illness or
        injury, VNSNY expert speech and language pathologists use
        advanced techniques and best-practice protocols to help
        restore communication skills in everyday situations, and to
        promote safe swallowing.  By focusing on restoring function
        and independence to the fullest level possible, speech-
        language pathology speeds recovery and improves
        overall patient outcomes.  Our speech pathologists:
        •   Help patients regain and adapt to day-to-day activities
        •   Improve motor skills to help produce clearer speech
        •   Teach strategies so that speaking and understanding
          language becomes easier
        •   Help reduce frustration
        •   Design and teach personalized swallowing programs
        •   Instruct on voice retraining

        •   Teach alternate or augmentative communication for
          those who cannot speak
        Conditions where speech-language pathology is beneficial
        include stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, ALS, Alzheimer’s,
        head or brain injury, head and neck cancer and serious
        long-term illnesses.
        Service Area:  All five boroughs of New York City, Nassau,
        Suffolk and Westchester Counties

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