Speech Therapy

At Banner Health, our speech therapists - also known as speech-language pathologists - help people of all ages improve their ability to speak, understand and communicate. We treat a wide range of speech, voice and language disorders, working closely with your physician and care team to create a personalized therapy plan that fits your needs. 

What is speech therapy and who can benefit? 

Speech therapy focuses on improving communication, cognitive function, and swallowing. It may help if you or a loved one are experiencing challenges due to: 

• Stroke or brain injury 
• Hearing loss 
• Cerebral palsy 
• Developmental delays or intellectual disabilities 
• Other neurological or medical conditions 

Our team also helps family members understand these conditions and provides tools to reduce stress and improve communication at home. 

How speech therapy improves communication and daily life 

Banner’s compassionate speech therapists use evidence-based techniques to support your recovery and quality of life. Depending on your needs, therapy may focus on: 

• Improving concentration and memory 
• Strengthening problem-solving abilities 
• Enhancing verbal and nonverbal communication 
• Building safer eating and drinking habits (swallowing therapy) 
• Improving speech clarity and voice quality 

Family and caregiver support in recovery 

Family plays an important role in recovery. We work closely with your loved ones to: 

• Include them in your treatment plan 
• Teach strategies to support communication at home 
• Show ways to adjust behaviors that may make speaking or understanding harder