Division of Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology

Get expert, personalized care for your child’s speech, language, voice or swallowing needs from a trusted pediatric team.

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Specialized Care for Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders

When your child struggles to speak, eat or be understood, it can feel overwhelming. You want clear answers and a plan that works.

Our speech-language pathologists care for infants, children, teens and young adults with autism, childhood apraxia of speech, dysphagia (swallowing problems), speech sound disorders and many other conditions. We create individualized plans and involve families in setting meaningful goals.

We partner closely with experts in ear, nose and throat (ENT), gastroenterology, pulmonary medicine, neurology, pediatric rehabilitation, occupational therapy, audiology and other specialties. Together, we help children communicate, eat safely and thrive.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children’s Speech-Language Pathology?

Innovative treatments and research including ultrasound therapy for speech sound disorders that do not improve with traditional treatment.
Team-based care through specialty clinics such as feeding team, craniofacial, voice, swallowing and airway reconstruction programs.
Convenient access with multiple neighborhood locations and telehealth for follow-up visits, including care for families outside Ohio.
Personalized, whole-child care with family-guided goals and strong patient satisfaction scores.
Family-centered support as we coach you on how your family can continue to help your child at home, in school, and out in the community.

Speech-Language Pathology Expertise and Services

Innovative Therapy Options

Our team studies and uses advanced tools to improve outcomes. We are one of the few pediatric centers offering ultrasound treatment for persistent speech sound disorders.

We also provide evidence-based therapy for severe childhood apraxia of speech. Our work connects research directly to patient care.

Team Approach Across Specialties

Speech-language pathologists are active members of many specialty programs. These include feeding team, velopharyngeal insufficiency clinic, voice clinic, cochlear implant team, exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction clinic and many others.

This team-based care model helps families receive coordinated evaluations and one clear plan.

National Reach With Telehealth Access

Half of our patients come from outside the local area. Families travel from across the Midwest and the U.S. for our expertise.

We offer telehealth services for many follow-up visits. This makes ongoing care easier for families who live far from Cincinnati.

Measured Outcomes and Family Partnership

We participate in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS). This national benchmarking program helps us track progress and improve care.

Families help set functional goals that matter most in daily life. Our treatment will focus on safe feeding, clear communication, and support to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child.

What to Expect

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