The trained and licensed speech therapists at Archbold Therapy & Sports Medicine in Thomasville, Georgia, help people develop skills like comprehension, clarity, fluency, and sound production. We also treat childhood speech disorders and speech impairments caused by stroke, brain injury, or other conditions.
Our speech therapists in Thomasville are committed to providing comprehensive care. Call us at 229.228.8050 or contact us online to learn more about your options.
Speech therapists (also known as speech-language pathologists or SLP) use customized treatment plans that help people of all ages improve their speech and language skills.
The benefits of speech therapy include:
Improved self-esteem
Increased independence
Improved ability to comprehend and express ideas, thoughts, and feelings
School readiness for young children
Enhanced vocal quality
Early language skills
Better swallowing function
Improved quality of life
People of all ages and various conditions can benefit from speech therapy.
Some of the conditions commonly treated with speech therapy include:
Aphasia (difficulty reading, writing, speaking, and understanding language)
Apraxia (knowing what to say, but having trouble forming the words)
Articulation disorders
Cognitive-communication disorders
Dysarthria (slow or slurred speech)
Expressive disorders (difficulty comprehending what someone is saying)
Fluency disorders and stuttering (speech that’s interrupted or blocked)
Receptive disorders (difficulty comprehending what someone is saying)
Resonance disorders (conditions affecting the oral or nasal cavities such as cleft palate, swollen tonsils, etc)
Our new state-of-the-art therapy clinic in Thomasville offers some of the most advanced speech therapy services in the South Georgia region, including:
FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) for real-time video of swallow studies
Improving communication skills of all ages, including Pediatrics
LSVT Loud and SPEAK OUT! certified for Parkinson’s disease treatment
PWR!Moves
Vital Stim program
Archbold Therapy & Sports Medicine offers goal-directed treatments that are used to help patients return to their daily activity levels. Our licensed professionals and clinicians use state-of-the-art equipment and new technologies to help you return to a happy and healthy life post-surgery or illness.
Call 229.228.8050 to find out more about how much your quality of life could improve with speech therapy in Thomasville.
Between the pandemic, your job, the inability to spend time in person with loved ones, it’s easy to feel burned out on life. When you’re stressed, you ...
Continue ReadingAs we anticipate the start of a new year, many of us will make resolutions to prioritize our health and well-being. One crucial step in this journey ...
Continue ReadingArchbold’s new skilled nursing facility in Grady County has announced Felicia Stoddard as the new Director of Nursing. Stoddard earned a Bachelor of ...
Continue ReadingArchbold Memorial Hospital's five internal medicine residents began their rotations this week. The residents were officially welcomed to Archbold and ...
Continue ReadingFood is your body's fuel, and some foods can rev up your recovery faster than others. Think bland for stomach problems. Bland foods, such as crackers, ...
Continue ReadingAny negative or unwanted response to a medication is called a side effect. Side effects can range from mild – nausea, drowsiness or a stuffy nose – to ...
Continue ReadingDid you know that falling is not a normal part of aging? Archbold is committed to empowering all older adults in our communities to reduce their risk ...
Continue ReadingGetting to and maintaining a healthy weight benefits many aspects of your life – including having a baby. “Being overweight or obese can prompt the ...
Continue ReadingArchbold is pleased to announce the addition of Cecilie Cowie, FNP-C, to the medical staff. Cowie earned a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in ...
Continue ReadingArchbold Memorial Hospital is now offering advanced technology that can be used in the treatment of certain breast cancer patients. The Hologic ...
Continue Reading