Vermont Speech and Swallow
Speech-language pathology services through the lifespan.
Comprehensive care for pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
What is
Speech-Language Pathology?
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is a field related to the study and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Think of it as physical therapy for the brain, mouth, and neck.
There are a variety of factors that can contribute to communication challenges, starting with the formulation of a thought, to finding the right word, to producing the word clearly using the tongue, teeth, and other articulators of the mouth. Speech and language are complicated processes!
In addition to speech, SLPs also treat feeding and swallowing disorders. Feeding disorders affect a child’s ability to take in enough food in to sustain nutrition and growth. This can be affected by a number of reasons, including other developmental disorders, sensory integration challenges, and oral motor development.
Swallowing disorders in adults (also called dysphagia) are structural and/or muscular challenges that can result in inefficient and/or unsafe swallowing.
SLPs do so much! Find out if if your needs may be addressed by Vermont Speech and Swallow.
Services
Helping people understand and find the right words to communicate their inner thoughts and feelings, and to speak them clearly for others to understand.
Speech and Language
Supporting oral intake of food and liquid to support nutrition through diet modifications, oral and pharyngeal strengthening, and desensitization of food aversions.
Feeding and Swallowing
Teaching cognitive-linguistic strategies to support clearer thinking, more accurate problem-solving, and improved attention and memory.
Cognition
I can’t wait to meet you!
I’m Emily Mortner, the speech-language pathologist behind Vermont Speech and Swallow. I started this private practice to provide high-quality services to children and adults in Vermont. I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and a license to practice in Vermont.
Let’s work together to achieve your communication goals.
Let’s chat.
Whether you’re ready to jump right in, or if you’re still deciding if services are right for you, send me a message! I’m happy to discuss any specific questions you may have, and arrange a time to talk on the phone for a free 15 minute consultation.