.png)
Speech Therapy
At Blue Skies Nursing, our compassionate, licensed Speech Language Pathology (SLP) team provides personalized speech-language therapy in the comfort of your home. Speech-Language Pathology is highly effective in the home because it allows our clients to feel more comfortable, allows the caregivers to learn how to assist, and allows our SLP team to use tools and resources in the home.
Our Certified Speech-Language Pathology team has over 14 years of extensive experience in diverse settings, including inpatient, outpatient, adult, geriatric, pediatric, and school environments. This broad expertise enables the Blue Skies SLP team to deliver private, high-quality treatment focused on improving communication and overall quality of life. Our SLP team is committed to addressing a wide array of needs with kindness and expertise.
Conditions Treated by Our Speech Therapy Services:
Adults and Elders:
Dysphagia
Assisting patients with swallowing difficulties, often related to surgeries, treatments, or neurological conditions, to ensure safe and adequate oral intake.
Cognitive-Communication Disorders
Developing strategies for patients managing cognitive challenges after a stroke, brain injury, or due to dementia, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively.
Voice Disorders
Improving vocal quality and strength for those experiencing voice issues, including those related to Parkinson’s or ALS - often using breathing techniques and more.
Aphasia
Supporting recovery of language comprehension and expression after a stroke or brain injury, enabling clearer communication.
Dysarthria
Addressing slurred speech due to muscle weakness from neurological conditions, often related to strokes, to improve speech clarity.
Apraxia of Speech
Helping individuals plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech, facilitating more accurate verbal expression.
Children and Teens:
Speech Sound Disorders
Articulation issues, including difficulties with speech clarity and apraxia. Our SLPs help children produce clear, accurate speech by focusing on correct sound placement.
Language Delays and Disorders
Assisting children in improving both language comprehension (receptive language) and expression (expressive language), which are foundational to effective communication.
Voice Disorders
Addressing issues with the quality, pitch, or loudness of children’s voices, promoting healthy and clear vocalization.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Enhancing communication and social interaction skills in children on the autism spectrum through individualized support.
Fluency Disorders
Assisting children who experience speech disruptions, such as stutters, repetitions, prolongations, or blocks, helping them achieve smoother, more confident speech patterns.
How it Works:
1
Schedule a Free Consultation
3
Receive a Personalized Care Plan
At Blue Skies Nursing, our team works together to create a comprehensive care plan based on your needs - this could include a combination of skilled nursing, physical therapy, nurse care, and speech therapy. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.
2
At-Home Assessment
Our Speech Language Pathologists utilize various assessment tools to gain a comprehensive understanding of each individual’s speech, language, and cognitive communication needs. Afterward, we’ll review the findings with you, recommend next steps, and create a personalized treatment plan.
4
Begin At-Home SLP Visits
