Speech Therapy
Addressing Speech and Swallowing Difficulties
Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) Speech Therapy provides comprehensive services to help children and adults with disorders or difficulties related to speaking, understanding, feeding, swallowing and using language effectively. Each patient's individualized therapy program is based on comprehensive evaluation, planning and personalized goals. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and to making a positive difference for our patients and their families.
Who We Help
CDH Speech Language Pathologists see people with a diverse range of challenges caused by:
- Aging
- Birth defects and developmental disabilities
- Cleft lip and palate
- Cognitive impairment
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorder)
- Head and neck cancers
- Swallowing disorders
- Tracheotomy and ventilator
- Other conditions that hinder the ability to speak, swallow or feed properly
Our Services
We believe in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. In addition to treating these conditions, our services also include diagnosing and assessment, as well as, prevention, screenings and health and wellness promotion.
Speech and swallowing therapy services include:
- Articulation and language rehabilitation (speech)
- Assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders
- Cleft lip and palate clinic
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Family education, caretaker education
- Geriatric feeding rehabilitation
- Head and neck cancer rehabilitation (focused on speech and swallowing)
- Pediatric developmental follow-up clinic
- Pediatric feeding therapy
- Pediatric rehabilitation
- Pediatric screenings for speech development, fine motor skills, sensory processing, and feeding skills
- Videofluoroscopic swallowing evaluations
- VitalStim® to stimulate muscle activity necessary for functional swallowing
- Voice assessment and treatment
Our Staff
CDH patients benefit from the skills and knowledge of our experienced staff that includes licensed Speech Language Pathologists with advanced certification.
In addition, we collaborate with other specialists to meet each patient’s specific needs that might include:
- Dentists
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Educators
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Neuropsychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Audiologists
Location and Appointments
Speech Therapy Services (inpatient and outpatient)
Central DuPage Hospital
Outpatient Services, Suite 501
25 N. Winfield Rd.
Winfield, Illinois 60190
For your convenience, daytime and early evening appointments are available. To schedule an appointment please call 630-933-6293. TTY for the hearing impaired 630-933-4833.
A referral from your physician is required for an appointment.