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Speech Therapy in Alajuela

Improves communication and trust

At Tropicana Medical Center, we offer specialized speech therapy and speech therapy for children and adults, focused on developing communication skills, overcoming speech difficulties and improving language fluency and comprehension.

Our therapist works in a personalized manner, creating intervention plans tailored to the needs of each patient, whether for articulation problems, receptive or expressive language, stuttering or language learning difficulties.
With a professional, warm and motivating approach, we seek to help each patient gain confidence and achieve significant progress in their communication.

Contact us and schedule your speech therapy session in Alajuela.

Our Specialists

Services

  • Oral language stimulation
  • Myofunctional therapy
  • Speech sound disorders
  • Language Disorders
  • Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
  • Aphasia
  • Degenerative diseases

Hours of operation

  • Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is speech therapy?

It is a set of personalized strategies and exercises to improve communication, speech, language, comprehension and swallowing. It works with children, adults and seniors, adapting therapies to each need.

What difficulties indicate the need for speech therapy?
  • Delayed language development in children.
  • Problems pronouncing sounds or forming words correctly.
  • Difficulty understanding instructions or expressing oneself clearly.
  • Voice changes or speech problems following illness or accidents.
  • Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) or aphasia.
Why is it important to attend speech therapy?

Early intervention helps to improve communication, strengthen confidence, prevent school or social difficulties and effectively accompany the rehabilitation of adults and older adults.

When is a language evaluation recommended?
  • When noticing delays or difficulties in speech or comprehension.
  • After a stroke, injury or neurological disease.
  • During the school stage if communication problems arise.
What is detected in a language evaluation?
  • Delays or alterations in language development.
  • Articulation, pronunciation or phonation problems.
  • Comprehension and expression difficulties.
  • Disorders related to neurology, hearing or learning.
How are the therapies performed?

Dr. Ligia Brenes works with patience, love and commitment, using:

  • Oral language stimulation and functional communication.
  • Myofunctional therapy and swallowing exercises.
  • Intervention in speech and language sound disorders.
  • Care for children, adults and seniors, including post-accident and degenerative disease rehabilitation.