Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy
Our team of speech-language pathologists work with patients from birth to age 18. We evaluate and treat children who have medically-based difficulty with feeding and swallowing, as well as cognitive communication changes. We work closely with our patients and their families to provide a positive experience at the hospital.
Goals of Inpatient Speech-Language Pathology Services
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Create a safe and effective feeding plan that the patient and family can continue at home
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Identify cognitive-communication changes and the need for speech therapy
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Determine if a patient with a tracheostomy is able to use a speaking valve
Individuals Who May Benefit From Speech Therapy
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Traumatic injuries (Link to Emergency Care)
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Cardiopulmonary disorders (link to Pulmonary Care)
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Neurological disorders (link to Neurology)
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Premature birth (link to Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
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Cleft Lip and Palate (Link to plastics)
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Airway and Tracheostomy patients (Link to pulmonary and ENT)
Services
We serve all floors of UNC Children’s Hospital, including the following specialty areas:
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Pulmonary Care (link to Pulmonary Care)
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Ear, Nose and Throat (link to Ear, Nose and Throat)
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (link to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
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Trauma (link to Emergency Care)
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Newborn Critical Care Center (link to Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Link to Critical care)
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Special Infant Care Clinic (link to Special infant care clinic)
Feeding Team
Find comprehensive evaluations and personalized interventional treatments to help your child get the nutrition s/he needs from UNC Children’s multidisciplinary feeding team. Visit their website to learn more.
Family-Centered Care
Your family is important to us. During speech sessions, we will include you in your child’s plan of care. We believe you play a large role in your child’s recovery.
