Adult Services
At Garden State Speech Therapy, we tailor our therapy to help each client reach their maximum potential.
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Speech & Language Therapy
We believe that effective communication is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities and connections. Our dedicated team of speech-language pathologists is here to empower adults to express themselves with confidence and clarity through our comprehensive speech and language therapy program.
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Voice Therapy
We offer speech therapy for voice-related needs including hoarseness/strained vocal quality, feeling out of breath while talking, difficulty with vocal volume, improving voice quality for professional voice users (teachers, actors, singers), voice changes related to a disease or injury, and gender-affirming voice therapy.
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Dysphagia Therapy
Our speech-language pathologists are experienced in treating adult swallowing disorders and offer a combination of compensatory techniques and direct treatment strategies to improve safety during eating and drinking while maintaining quality of life.
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Cognitive Therapy
Our speech therapists can assist with difficulties in attention, awareness, orientation, memory, problem solving, and reasoning skills resulting from a brain injury, brain tumor, or degenerative neurological condition.
What We Treat
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Difficulty swallowing is known as dysphagia. Treatments depend upon the type or cause of the swallowing disorder. Our speech therapy clinic specializes in creating personalized treatments to improve swallowing problems.
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Dysarthria is a speech disorder resulting from brain damage that has weakened the muscles that help you speak. Dysarthria can happen alongside other speech language disorders. Treatments for this disorder may include: Slowing down speech, Using more breath to speak louder, Strengthening mouth muscles, Moving your lips and tongue more.
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In speech therapy for adults, cognitive linguistics refers to the therapeutic process of improving a person’s capacity to process and use information to improve daily function.
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Like many other adult speech language disorders, AOS is caused by brain damage. Apraxia is a motor speech disorder in which the signals from your brain to your mouth get jumbled, making speech difficult. Our SLPs work alongside each individual to help improve communication skills. The treatments for AOS are similar to those for dysarthria.
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Our comprehensive adult speech and language evaluations are designed to assess and address a variety of communication challenges. Our skilled team of speech-language pathologists conduct personalized evaluations to identify individual strengths and areas for improvement. Following the evaluation, a tailored intervention plan to enhance communication, promote independence, and improve overall quality of life will be created for you. Whether you're seeking assistance with speech or language our expert therapists are dedicated to helping you achieve your communication goals.
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If you or a loved one is grappling with speech and voice challenges due to Parkinson's, we are here to help you regain confidence, improve communication, and enhance your overall quality of life. Our specialized approach, including the renowned Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), is designed to empower adults with Parkinson's to rediscover their voices.
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Progressive neurological diseases such as ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and Huntington's disease can pose significant obstacles to effective communication. We understand that each individual's journey is unique, and our experienced speech therapists are committed to tailoring treatment plans that address the specific needs and goals of our clients.
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Our aural rehabilitation/auditory training programs focus on improving listening skills, speech comprehension, and sound discrimination to enhance your overall auditory experience while teaching effective communication strategies that help you interact confidently in various settings, from social gatherings to professional environments.
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Our dedicated team of speech therapists is experienced in working with adults who have experienced TBIs, and we are committed to providing the highest quality care. We address speech and language challenges, cognitive communication, swallowing difficulties, voice disorders, and social communication.
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A stroke can cause a variety of communication difficulties, including memory loss, difficulty with word finding, difficulty with communicating a message, speech clarity, swallowing, muscle weakness, language comprehension, maintaining a conversation and problem solving. We work closely with our patients to remediate these issues
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The onset of stuttering can occur during both childhood and adulthood. A speech therapist can provide strategies to control the dysfluency in a variety of communicative settings.
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Our aphasia therapy program offers personalized care, a holistic approach, evidence-based treatments, a supportive environment, progress monitoring, family education and training, and teletherapy options.
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We believe that your voice is a unique and powerful tool, and we are here to help you unlock its full potential. Our accent modification services are designed to empower you to communicate with clarity and confidence while preserving the essence of your identity.
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We offer life skills therapy for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Our services are designed to support the development of essential life skills, foster independence, enhance communication, encourage social interactions, and improve overall quality of life.
