Clearer Communication and Safer Swallowing at Home
Licensed speech-language pathologists treat speech, language, voice, cognition, and dysphagia with exercises and strategies you can practice between visits—with coaching for caregivers at the table.
Speech Therapy Where You Eat, Talk, and Connect
Difficulty speaking, finding words, or swallowing safely affects nutrition, hydration, and social life. Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) evaluate oral-motor function, voice quality, language, and cognition in the context of your meals, medications, and daily conversations. We design dysphagia plans that align with your physician's diet orders, teach compensatory strategies such as posture and pacing, and coordinate with skilled nursing when aspiration risk or weight loss needs closer medical monitoring.
- Clinical swallow assessments and therapy exercises appropriate to your diagnosis
- Language and cognitive-communication tasks tied to real household activities
- Voice therapy techniques for volume, clarity, and vocal hygiene when indicated
- Family education on warning signs and when to escalate to the medical team
Speech Pathology Services We Provide
Speech Therapy
Articulation and motor speech drills for clarity after stroke, PD, or other neurologic conditions.
Language Therapy
Word-finding, comprehension, reading, and writing strategies for aphasia and related disorders.
Swallowing Therapy
Oral-motor exercises, safe swallow strategies, and diet-texture training per physician orders.
Cognitive Communication
Attention, memory, organization, and social communication skills for meaningful interaction.
Voice Therapy
Breath support, resonance, and vocal fold care education for hoarseness or weakness.
Aphasia Treatment
Functional tasks, supported conversation, and caregiver training to reduce communication frustration.
Speech Therapy in Home Health
The SLP reviews medical history, observes eating and drinking when appropriate, and may perform bedside swallow examination techniques aligned with agency protocol and physician orders. Instrumental studies such as modified barium swallow are arranged through external facilities when required.
Worried About Speech or Swallowing?
Talk with your physician about a referral to New Beginnings Home Health Care, Inc. Our speech-language pathologists serve patients throughout the Encino and greater Los Angeles area.