Rehabilitation Center
750 Hospital Loop
Craig, CO 81625
*Dedicated entrance and parking on the west side of the Medical Clinic, drive-thru and patient drop-off available
Phone: 970-824-5992
Fax: 970-824- 5994
Speech-Language Therapy Services in Craig
Memorial Regional Health offers speech-language therapy for both adults and children. Our specialized therapists help individuals with both the physical act of speaking and the cognitive act of forming words and creating language.
Our therapists create a treatment plan that’s unique to each individual’s needs. They employ a variety of techniques to improve speech and language skills and create home exercises to strengthen skills outside of therapy.
In order to see a speech-language therapist, you must first receive a referral from your primary care physician. Contact us today for more information.
What is Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy?
Our pediatric speech-language therapist works with children from birth to age 18. She uses a variety of techniques to improve speech and language skills.
If a child is not meeting speech-language milestones, receiving a speech-language evaluation and achieving treatment as soon as possible makes a substantial difference in his or her ability to grow intellectually, emotionally and socially. Our therapist aligns care with school district 504 and IEP plans with a goal to help each child “find their voice” and achieve success.
Children who commonly benefit from Speech-Language Therapy include:
- Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Children with cleft palate and other resonance disorders.
- Children with genetic disorders, such as Downs syndrome and Fragile X.
- Children with intellectual disabilities.
- Children with learning disabilities.
- Children who have suffered from a traumatic or acquired brain injury.
Pediatric Services:
What Is Adult Speech-Language Therapy?
Certified speech-language pathologists for adults are trained to address various impairments including, but not limited to, neurologic disorders, brain injury, stroke, speech and language disorders, head and neck cancer, voice disorders, dementia and swallowing problems.
Our therapist works with adults of all ages in the hospital, outpatient rehabilitation and home health services. A part of her regimen may include VitalStim for swallowing disorders, exercises to strengthen mouth and tongue muscles, training patient and caregivers how to communicate effectively together, and recommending specific drink and/or food textures to make swallowing safer.
Our Speech-Language Team
- Joan Parnell, MS CCC-SLP, Adult Speech-Language Therapist
- Colleen Boyle, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Therapist
- Robyn Kitchen, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Therapist