Many adults have experienced communication difficulty their whole lives, while others find themselves facing challenges for the first time later in life. These difficulties come in many forms including stuttering, voice problems, articulation difficulties, swallowing disorders, and dysarthria, just to name a few. These problems can be the results of accidents, illness, or injury. They may also be the result of an unresolved condition from childhood.

Adults may also benefit from improving their business communication skills or exploring accent modification for increased fluency and better relationships at work and in community.

If you are an adult with a communication challenge, seeking the help of a licensed speech-language pathologist is the most efficient way to improve your communication abilities and regain or enhance your quality of life.

Will therapy work for me?

Therapy can be very helpful, but its success is dependent on a number of factors including: the severity of your problem, your commitment level, your therapist’s skills, any underlying psychological or learning issues, and the amount of time you can dedicate to practicing new skills.

From this list of factors that can impact treatment, you can see that no single approach will be effective for every person. Laura Smith has years of experience that allow her to tailor treatment to meet each individual’s particular concerns, strengths, and weaknesses.

Speech therapy for adults is akin to coaching. This collaboration with your therapist will focus on activities and exercises aimed at improving the way you communicate and/or swallow.