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Speech-Language Pathology Therapy Program

Mass General Brigham speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, feeding, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults. We also support patients with cognitive communication challenges, including difficulties with attention, executive function, and memory skills.

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Improving communication and restoring confidence

At Mass General Brigham, including Spaulding Rehabilitation and Mass Eye and Ear, we provide personalized, evidence-based care for cognitive-communication, speech, language, voice, feeding, and swallowing disorders. Therapy is tailored to your diagnosis, goals, and needs, with care delivered across hospital, outpatient, and rehabilitation settings. Self-referrals may be available.

We focus on helping you return to work, school, family, and daily activities, while reducing complications and improving overall quality of life.

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Our approach to speech-language pathology therapy

Our care is guided by our patients’ needs. We assess your symptoms so we can develop an effective treatment plan. Our therapists are by your side at every step, whether you’re in the hospital or visiting one of our clinic.
Personalized, coordinated evaluations
Your care may include a detailed evaluation of your or your child’s speech, cognitive communication, voice, or feeding and swallowing function, followed by individualized therapy. We collaborate closely with specialists in neurology, oncology, surgery, otolaryngology (ENT), and rehabilitation to ensure coordinated care.
Specialized therapy for complex communication needs
Our therapists can help you recover from any type of disorder that affects how you or your child talk, think, swallow, and use your voice. Therapy focuses on improving function, comfort, and endurance, with practical strategies you can use in everyday life. Our therapists will work with you or your child in an effort to improve the way you or your child talk, think, or swallow.
Voice therapy for gender expression

Your voice is an important part of how you express yourself, including your gender identity and personality.

We offer customized voice therapy to support gender-affirming voice goals. You can do this type of therapy individually or in a group setting, along with your at-home practice.

Helping you protect your voice

Many things affect your vocal health. You can help protect your voice by:

  • Staying hydrated: Drink plenty of water to reduce strain on your vocal cords.
  • Avoiding irritants and allergens: Reduce your exposure to pollen, mold, dust, and smoke, which can cause inflammation in your vocal cords.
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Our approach
Voice problems can result from injuries, nerve damage, cancer, or noncancerous (benign) tumors. Strokes and certain types of illnesses and injuries can also affect your communication, cognitive, feeding, or swallowing abilities.
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Conditions and treatments
Our program works closely with teams across the system, including but not limited to:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

    The Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Program provides multidisciplinary care for children with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and nutritional disorders.

  • Head and Neck Cancers Service

    Get care for all types and stages of cancers in the head, neck, nose, mouth, and throat. Request an appointment today.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services

    Access comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation care at Mass General Brigham and Spaulding Rehabilitation in Greater Boston.

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology

    Get pediatric speech-language therapy for speech, language, fluency, and feeding concerns. We partner with families to strengthen your child’s communication skills.

  • Audiology Service

    Our audiologists use advanced methods to help diagnose and treat hearing loss. Learn more about our comprehensive audiology services.

  • Voice, Swallowing, and Airway Disorders Program

    Mass General Brigham offers diagnosis, specialized treatment, and support for airway and voice box conditions. Find out how we can help you get and stay healthy.

  • Neurological Rehabilitation Program

    Neurological rehabilitation at Spaulding involves skilled physical, occupational and speech/language therapy services for a range of neurological disorders. Learn more.

  • Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program

    The Brain Injury Program at Spaulding provides state-of-the-art brain injury rehabilitative care working towards helping each patient return to an independent life.

  • Pediatric Airway, Voice and Swallowing Disorders Program

    Mass General Brigham and Mass Eye and Ear offer care for children with eating, speaking, and breathing issues. Learn more about our compassionate approach.

  • Occupational Therapy

    Our advanced occupational therapy helps you manage daily activities after an illness or injury. Learn more about Mass General Brigham’s program.

  • Medical Rehabilitation Program

    Mass General Brigham’s medical rehab helps you build strength and function better when recovering from an illness or injury. Learn more to begin healing.

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

    The Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Program provides multidisciplinary care for children with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and nutritional disorders.

  • Head and Neck Cancers Service

    Get care for all types and stages of cancers in the head, neck, nose, mouth, and throat. Request an appointment today.

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Contact the Speech-Language Pathology Therapy Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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Mass Eye and Ear
617-573-4050

Spaulding Rehabilitation
617-952-5050

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