The speech-language pathologists at Hawarden Regional Healthcare are dedicated to providing person-centered and evidence-based therapy services to individuals of all ages. They specialize in treating both children and adults, focusing on developing and restoring communication, swallowing and cognitive abilities for improved quality of life.  

Common pediatric conditions/concerns SLPs evaluate and treat:  

• Speech and language delays  

• Articulation and Phonological disorders 

• Stuttering/fluency  

• Apraxia of speech 

• Autism Spectrum disorder 

• Feeding/Swallowing disorder 

• Auditory Processing disorder 

• Social Communication 

• Dyslexia 

• Executive Dysfunction 

• Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Training- utilizing assistive technology to help patients communicate with others. 

Common adult conditions/concerns SLPs evaluate and treat:  

• Neurological disorders: Parkinson’s disease, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury 

• Swallowing disorders, also known as “dysphagia”  

• Voice disorders 

• Chronic cough/laryngitis  

• Aphasia or apraxia  

• Dysarthria 

• Cognitive-communication deficits related to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease  

• Functional communication impairments related to other syndromes or underlying medical conditions  

• Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Training- utilizing assistive technology to help patients communicate with others.