Acute Care Speech Therapy

Acute Care Speech Therapy involves providing specialized communication and swallowing treatment to patients in hospital or sudden illness settings. It helps individuals regain or improve their ability to speak, understand language, chew, and swallow safely after illness, injury, or surgery. The goal is to support their recovery, ensure safe eating and drinking, and enhance overall communication during their hospital stay. Therapists work closely with medical teams to address immediate needs, using tailored techniques to maximize functional recovery in a critical or acute phase of illness.