Speech-Language Pathology Services The Lawrence General Hospital’s Speech-Language Pathology Department evaluates and treats inpatients and outpatients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Our licensed speech-language pathologists have experience working with patients across the lifespan. Speech-language therapy may be recommended for diagnosis and treatment for a number of reasons, including: delayed speech and language, unintelligible speech, loss of communicative or cognitive abilities, or difficulty with feeding and swallowing.
Inpatient Speech-Language Therapy Inpatients may receive speech, language, cognitive and/or swallowing therapy during their stay in the hospital, typically at bedside. Speech-language therapy will be ordered by your physician during your hospital stay if necessary. In the Special Care Nursery, our Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with Lawrence General Hospital’s neonatologists, as well as Floating Hospital for Children’s pediatric specialists, to support infants feeding/swallowing skills and educate parents on how to support their infants once discharged home. We will recommend further speech-language services upon discharge as needed.
Outpatient Speech-Language Therapy Outpatient therapy is provided at our Regional Center for Rehabilitation Services, located at 25 Marston Street, Suite 106, Lawrence, MA – about a quarter of a mile away from I-495. A physician's order is required for all treatment. We are also located at the Andover Medical Center at 323 Lowell Street, Andover, MA. The clinic offers flexible appointment times to accommodate patients. To make an appointment or inquire about outpatient speech-language therapy, please contact us at (978) 683-4000 x.2061.
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