Help to speak more clearly.

Speech-Language Therapy Services & Treatments

Do you or your child have communication, swallowing or voice difficulties? Our speech-language pathologists help patients of all ages develop and maintain their ability to speak more clearly, understand and express thoughts and feelings, and eat and swallow safely.

Find out more about our speech-language services:

Conditions and consultations

Our speech-language pathologists care for children and adults.

Conditions treated include:

Aphasia
Apraxia
Articulation problems
Augmentative and alternative communication systems
Cleft palate
Cognition
Communication problems associated with autism, cerebral palsy, emotional concerns, head injury, hearing loss and pervasive developmental disorders
Delayed/disordered speech and language
Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia
Dysarthria
Executive function, such as difficulty planning and carrying out tasks
Laryngitis or hoarse voice
Laryngectomy
Oral, oropharyngeal (mouth and pharynx) or nasopharyngeal (nose or nasal cavity) cancer complications
Problem-solving and reasoning
Stroke-related deficits
Stuttering
Traumatic brain injury
Voice disorders

Diagnosis and treatments

Our speech-language pathologists see patients in the outpatient setting.

Treatments provided include:

Cancer rehabilitation
Electric stimulation therapy
Fiber-optic endoscopic swallowing evaluation
Evidence-based therapy for neurological conditions
Neuromotor clinic services
Parkinson's disease therapy to improve voice communication and quality of life
Pediatric speech therapy
Swallowing difficulties and video swallowing studies
Videostroboscopy for voice assessment

Speech-Language Therapy specialists

Speech-language pathologists are licensed practitioners who are experts in assessing and treating communication disorders.

Additional care and therapies may be provided by:

Find a speech-language therapist near you.

Referrals

A referral is required, and your primary care provider can help refer you. Be sure to check your insurance plan to see if speech therapy services are covered. Call the appointment number of your preferred Speech-Language Therapy location to learn more.

FAQ

What should I expect during my first appointment, and what should I bring?

During your initial visit, you will discuss your goals for therapy, and the speech-language pathologist will evaluate your speech-language concerns. After the evaluation, the pathologist will diagnose the concern and develop an individualized treatment plan with you. Your therapy team will provide education, treatment, intervention, management and counseling for you and your family.

For your first appointment, bring any imaging or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form (PDF) to authorize the transfer of health records from another healthcare facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.