HealthPoint Speech Therapy
Speech Pathologists in Wooster, OH
The speech pathologists at HealthPoint provide top-quality therapy to those who have difficulty communicating or swallowing. This may be due to illness or conditions such as a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, autism, speech disorders, swallowing disorders, and more.
The highly qualified team of professionals in our speech pathology department is specially trained to help each patient reach their maximum potential by providing individualized evaluation and treatment of communication or swallowing disorders.
Our speech therapy services include:
Cognitive-linguistic therapy is offered to patients of all ages to help them re-learn skills lost due to strokes, concussions or traumatic brain injuries. We strive to help each patient achieve their highest level of safe and independent function.
Speech Therapy Techniques for Picky Eaters: Tips and Tricks:
Speech and language pathologists at WCH offer specialized services to help you expand your child’s taste palate in order to improve their overall nutrition. We can provide assistance and solution you desire, so that food aversions don't become barriers on their road towards optimal pediatric health.
Strengthening the Body and Mind: Parkinson's Exercise Class:
Our team of skilled physical therapists now provide classes specifically designed to help those diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. We work to improve qualities such as balance, movement, executive functioning, and social interactions. At WCH, we are committed to empowering those living with Parkinson's Disease, and honored to be a part of the journey towards greater health and wellness.
The speech pathologists at WCH’s HealthPoint are specially trained to diagnose and treat swallowing disorders. Our diagnostic evaluations include bedside swallowing and modified barium swallow evaluations.
Our therapists treat patients with tongue thrust, in which the tongue protrudes when swallowing, speaking, or even while at rest.
Among the therapies we offer is a habit-training technique that involves reeducating tongue muscles and those associated with swallowing. This focuses on adjusting a patient’s swallowing pattern, which is often a prerequisite for braces.
Meet the HealthPoint Speech Therapy Team
Our staff is composed of Ohio licensed and nationally certified therapists with advanced trainings. Our therapists provide evaluation and treatment to individuals of all ages, from infants to older adults.
Becca Ebert, M.S., CCC-SLP
Specialty: Aphasia, Articulation, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Cognitive deficits following Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Dysarthria, Dysphagia (swallowing deficits), Early Intervention, Language, Pediatric Feeding, and Voice.
Education: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology - Bowling Green State University
Megan Hoadley, M.S. CF-SLP
Specialty: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), SOS Approach to Pediatric Feeding, language, cognition, aphasia and dysphagia.
Education: Master of Science in Speech- Language Pathology - Bowling Green State University
Jamie McClain, M.A., CCC-SLP
Specialty: Articulation and orofacial myology disorders (tongue thrust), Cognitive deficits from Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's, Child and Adult Language.
Education: Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology - University of Akron
For more information about our speech therapy services, which are provided on an outpatient basis at Wooster Community Hospital’s HealthPoint facility, call (330) 202-3300.