SPEECH and HEARING CENTER
NEWS & INFORMATION

With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities that affect children, families are encouraged to learn the signs of these disorders and to seek an evaluation if they have concerns. 

With speech, language, and swallowing disorders common in adults following stroke, head and neck cancer, and a variety of other illnesses and injuries, We encourage the community to learn the signs and seek an evaluation if they have concerns about themselves or a loved one.

Beth Wooden, MA, CCC-SLP, clinical instructor of communication disorders and speech-language pathologist at LSUHS, shares why this month is especially significant for our Speech and Hearing Center.

There are a few simple instructions that a person with dysarthria of speech can follow that are simple and also very effective.

People who stutter seek acceptance. Unfortunately, many misconceptions about stuttering still exist. It’s important to realize that stuttering is not a psychological disorder or caused by anxiety.

We’ve all had moments when we “stumble through” a word or hear a child who repeats a word or phrase several times at the beginning of a sentence. It can be difficult for families to determine what is typical and what may potentially be a disorder.

Community supporters come together to help make desired outdoor play area a reality for Mollie. E. Webb patients.