Adult Speech & Language Therapy Specialization
Beech Street Speech specializes in helping individuals of all ages with a wide range of speech & language conditions. Stuttering/ fluency, concussion recovery/aphasia, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and fine-tuning articulation are some of the many conditions our Certified Speech Therapists focus on with our adult clients.
What is speech & language therapy for adults?
Speech therapy is often associated with pediatric care in children, but the truth is, many adults seek and benefit from speech and language therapy too!
We commonly see speech therapy play a crucial part in recovery plans for various health conditions such as strokes, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or brain injuries. These health challenges can impair speech, as can accidents affecting the throat, jaw, or face.
The main focus of adult speech therapy is to help individuals regain control of their communication skills.
Common Types of Speech Therapy for Adults
In our years of experience working with adults on their speech and language challenges, we have found that these challenges are the most common in adults.
Fluency & Stuttering Challenges
We know that a persistent stutter can fluctuate in intensity and impact a person's speech throughout their lifetime.
Different life events, increased stress, and other health challenges can spike the severity of your speech challenges. Even if you got treatment as a child, fluency is fickle. The goal is not to 'cure' your stutter but rather address the emotional underpinnings and give you practical strategies to make you comfortable enough to say exactly what you want when you want!
Concussion Recovery & Aphasia Disorders
Concussions can happen in an instant, and even if they're mild, they can still cause frustrating changes in speech and cognition.
If you feel like your words are on the tip of your tongue but you just can't get them out or you sometimes swap words with similar but incorrect others, these could be symptoms of aphasia resulting from varying degrees of concussions. While these symptoms can be temporary and subside with time, we recommend you consult with an expert to avoid having symptoms linger.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)
Many adults are just now learning about their oral habits & how they impact their teeth and everyday functions like sleeping, breathing, and eating.
At Beech Street Speech, we offer many options for adults to address their challenges with tongue ties, enlarged adenoids or tonsils, nasal breathing challenges, and more. We work with dental and orthodontic experts to give you the best and most complete oral myofunctional Therapy (OMT). Learn more about our unique approach to OMT here.
Don’t wait to take action! Trust your instincts.
This is your opportunity to take a decisive step towards addressing your speech and language concerns without any commitment. Simply reach out to book a call with one of our Board-Certified & Trained Therapists to find out if you or your loved one could benefit from speech therapy.
Virtual Telehealth Sessions Available
Anywhere, on any connected device. We proudly offer the flexibility of scheduling your speech therapy appointments online so you can maintain consistency in attendance for better, faster progress even with your busy life & work schedule.
Common Questions about Speech Therapy for Adults
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Yes, we offer telehealth and flexible scheduling since it helps maintain a consistent course of treatment and progress given everyone's busy life & work schedule.
Once you're matched up with your speech therapist, you can work together to determine the best treatment plan for your specific situation to help you maximize your results.
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Most adults will have a 30-minute session once per week.
That said, the type of treatment you need will ultimately determine how often you meet and how long your speech therapy sessions will take.
At Beech Street Speech, our goal is to provide you with the best speech therapy to reach your specific goals and graduate from the program as soon as possible.
Depending on how much time you can dedicate to practice what you learned at home will also affect how long your speech therapy will be.
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Speech therapy is often associated with children, but it can also be a crucial part of treatment for adults.
We commonly see speech therapy in recovery plans for various health conditions such as strokes, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or brain injuries. These health challenges can impair speech, as can accidents affecting the throat, jaw, or face.
The main focus of adult speech therapy is to help individuals regain control of their communication skills, as well as manage speech, language, and swallowing challenges.
Additionally, some individuals may need speech therapy due to cognitive issues that impact language comprehension or clear communication.
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A stutter often begins in childhood, although some adults may develop a stutter later in life due to neurological conditions or traumatic brain injury.
Individuals who have a stutter typically find it difficult to express themselves fluently, which can lead to frustration later in life. If left untreated, these individuals may feel anxiety and avoid certain speaking situations, hindering their career growth.
Speech and language therapy can help individuals to reduce this anxiety while communicating and build confidence in speaking situations.
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Stuttering therapy is twofold.
At Beech Street Speech, we can focus on fluency shaping techniques, tips and tools for increasing fluency.
However, addressing the anxiety around stuttering is often the primary goal in therapy.
We work on disclosure techniques, desensitizing to dampen the effect of stuttering on your psyche, and targeting especially challenging instances including phone calls, introducing yourself to others, etc.
The goal in stuttering therapy is to get the speaker to the point where they can say exactly what they want, when they want, and be confident doing so.
With the gentle, trusting, therapeutic relationship with our therapists, these goals are achievable.
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No, speech therapy can often not resolve the stutter completely.
This is not possible with any therapy.
However, we can teach strategies to reduce stuttering; it will always be a part of the stutterers' lives.
This is why at Beech Street Speech we focus on enhancing confidence and acceptance of stuttering.
About Beech Street Speech
“Our clients finish speech when they graduate, not when they run out of sessions or benefits.”
At Beech Street Speech, we're dedicated to helping people of all ages and learning profiles to achieve their full potential in speech and language development.
Whether you struggle with fluency, a stutter, or a more severe language disorder and orofacial myology challenge, we're here to make a difference in your journey to clear and confident communication.
Our Trifecta Quality of Care
We are dedicated to fostering enduring, sustainable therapeutic relationships, starting from the initial benefit check and culminating in the final graduation session.
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Board-Certified & Trained Therapists
We maintain a variety of skill sets and specialty training to meet all of your speech, language and learning needs.
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Dedicated Insurance Specialist
We accept all major health insurances, including United Health Care, Kaiser, Blue Cross & many others.
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Convenient, Comfortable Location
We are conveniently located in the heart of Sellwood, in Portland OR, while also providing tele-therapy services.
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You can trust Beech Street Speech to make progress and a meaningful impact on your speech and language development in your adult life.
We're here to guide you every step of the way, promoting clear communication and self-confidence.