906-341-3200 Speech and Language Therapy
Speech language pathology is a healthcare profession that focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Speech language pathologists are trained to work with all populations, including infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors.
A range of therapy services are provided for both pediatric and adult populations, including but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluations
- Articulation and Phonology Therapy
- Language Therapy
- Voice Therapy
- Fluency Therapy
- Cognitive-communication Therapy
- Swallowing and Feeding Therapy
- Aural Rehabilitation
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- Articulation
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- Aphasia Therapy
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- Voice Therapy
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- Swallowing Therapy
Treatment is provided for a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to:
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Language Disorders (receptive and expressive)
- Voice Disorders (dysarthria, dysphonia, vocal nodules, etc.)
- Fluency Disorders (stuttering and cluttering)
- Cognitive-communication disorders (aphasia, traumatic brain injury, etc.)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Social Communication Disorders
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Neurodegenerative Diseases (Alzheimer’s, dementia, Huntington’s, ALS, Parkinson’s, etc.)
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- Articulation
Inpatient and outpatient speech language pathology services are available for both pediatric and adult populations. Inpatient services are provided to individuals who require hospitalization due to illness, injury, or surgery. Inpatient speech language pathologists work with patients who have communication and swallowing disorders related to their medical conditions. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and help patients recover their communication and swallowing abilities.
Outpatient services are provided to individuals who do not require hospitalization and can receive treatment on an outpatient basis. They provide individualized treatment plans and work with patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes using the best evidence-based practices
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- Swallowing Therapy
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- Play Based Therapy
OUR SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Jennifer Carlson is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. She was born in Arizona but raised in Manistique, MI. She attended Eastern Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2018 and a Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders from Emerson College in 2022. She spent three years between her Bachelor’s and Master’s working as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in the state of Alaska as a pediatric clinician for children with language and literacy disorders. Jennifer also spent time working in the West Bloomfield area in a pediatric clinic that specializes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also has experience in working in the school setting with a variety of needs including a school for medically complex children. Jennifer relocated back to the U.P. in May of 2023. She enjoys being outside in the woods or by the lake no matter the season.
If you or a family member feel you may benefit from Speech Therapy, please contact our Rehabilitation Services department at:
(906) 341-3254 or toll-free at 1-888-460-8724
Read what clients have to say about Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery
Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski
out of 5 stars
The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.
Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps
5 out of 5 stars
