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

• Create a safe and effective feeding plan that the patient and family can continue at home

• Identify cognitive-communication changes and the need for speech therapy

• Determine if a patient with a tracheostomy is able to use a speaking valve

Individuals Who May Benefit From Speech Therapy

• Traumatic injuries
• Cardiopulmonary disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Premature birth
• Cleft Lip and Palate
• Airway and Tracheostomy patients
  • Pulmonary
  • ENT

Services

We serve all floors of UNC Children’s Hospital, including the following specialty areas:

• Pulmonary Care
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Traumatic injuries
• Newborn Critical Care Center
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• 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.