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

Pediatric Therapy

MRHC’s Speech Therapy team provides pediatric speech and language services in a dedicated child-friendly therapy space designed to encourage learning through play and interaction. Our welcoming pediatric environment helps children feel comfortable while building communication, language, social, and speech skills through individualized therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs.

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

CALL 712-655-8298

Providers

Alex Blankman

Speech Therapy

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Call to schedule an an appointment

712-655-8298

More Information

MRHC Expands Pediatric Therapy Services with New Child-Centered Therapy Space

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) has expanded access to pediatric therapy services with the addition of a newly designed pediatric space focused on helping children thrive through play-based, sensory-engaging care.

MRHC Welcomes Speech Language Pathologist, Alex Blankman

June 20, 2025 | Speech Therapy

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is pleased to welcome Alex Blankman, M.A., CCC-SLP, as the hospital’s new Speech Language Pathologist. Alex provides speech therapy services to patients of all ages,