Therapy Department

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy can address issues with expressive communication, receptive language, understanding, thinking, and swallowing.

The following speech therapy services are provided at MRHC:

Speech and language services (i.e. articulation, phonology, receptive language, fluency and voice)
Cognitive-Communication for Dementia, stroke, post-concussion, Alzheimer’s, and language deficits
Swallowing therapy

Warning signs that a child may need speech therapy services:

Speech Issues:

Not trying to talk by 12 months
Words are difficult to understand
No two-word phrases by 20 months
Difficulty understanding directions or simple questions (repeating all or part of a question or repeating “what”?)
Stuttering, getting stuck on or repeating parts of a word (could be accompanied by physical struggles)

Issues With Feeding/Swallowing/Oral Motor Skills:

Weak, uncoordinated, or ineffective sucking
Uncoordinated rhythm of suck-swallow-breathe; may struggle, arch, or rarely stop to breathe
Frequent coughing, choking, or gasping for air while eating or drinking
Loses food or liquid while eating/drinking
Difficulty transitioning to new food consistencies
Excessive drooling
Picky eater/problem feeder

Speech therapy services are offered on an as-needed basis. To learn more or schedule an appointment

712-655-2072

More Information

MRHC Welcomes Carrie Scharfenkamp, New Speech Therapist

June 22, 2023 | Speech Therapy, Therapy Department

The therapy department at MRHC is excited to welcome Carrie Scharfenkamp, M.A. CF-SLP, a new speech therapist offering services for adults and children. Speech therapy services include evaluation and treatment