Speech and Language Therapy

Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs, at Cooper University Health Care evaluate and treat children and adults who experience difficulties with communication and swallowing.

Our patients range in age from birth through adulthood. For each patient, a comprehensive evaluation is completed to assist the speech-language pathologists in developing a treatment plan. We work closely with families and referring physicians to identify the patient’s strengths and their needs to create an individualized treatment plan that can be implemented across various contexts (schools, outpatient therapy, at-home program, etc.).

Our Experts Are Trained in the Following:

Speech disorders. Occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently or has problems with his or her voice or resonance.
Language disorders. Occur when a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings (expressive language). 
Social-communication disorders. Occur when a person has trouble with the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication. All individuals with autism spectrum disorder have social communication problems. Social communication disorders are also found in individuals with other conditions, such as traumatic brain injury.
Cognitive-communication disorders. Difficulty organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and problem-solving. These disorders usually happen as a result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or dementia, although they can be congenital.
Swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Feeding and swallowing difficulties, which may be congenital or follow an illness, surgery, stroke, or injury.

We are trained in the evaluation process and use of alternative and augmentative communication devices. We complete modified barium swallow studies to assess swallowing function for pediatric and adult populations in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

The Cooper Speech and Language Therapy team delivers comprehensive, patient‑centered care for individuals across the lifespan, combining clinical expertise with compassion and a steadfast commitment to helping every patient communicate, function, and thrive.