HRH RiteCare
Hannibal regional pediatric speech therapy
Our Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat deficits in speech, language, swallowing/feeding, social skills/pragmatics, Apraxia, autism, voice and other skills necessary for communication. The goal of speech therapy is to assist children in achieving optimal speech and language skills so they can communicate effectively with others and optimally participate in their daily activities.
Diagnoses assessed and treated include but are not limited to:
- Delayed language acquisition
- Articulation and phonology disorders
- Apraxia
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Receptive and expressive language disorders
- Swallowing/feeding difficulties
- Stuttering
- Voice
- Orofacial myofunctional “tongue-thrust” disorders
- Pragmatics/social skill impairments
- Speech and language disorders associated with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and genetic syndromes
- Evaluation center for Alternative Communication devices
To learn more more about our programs visit Hannibal Regional Hospital
Scottish Rite scholarship
In 2010, the Scottish Rite Freemasons Valley of Columbia and RiteCare Valley of Columbia made an inaugural gift to the Hannibal Regional Hospital speech therapy assistance program to provide Scholarship funds for speech therapy services for children 6 years and under who might not otherwise receive treatment they need. The RiteCare Valley of Columbia supports the ongoing partnership with Hannibal Regional Hospital to perpetuate the mission of helping children and since 2010 have donated over $140,000.00. We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit corporation. All contributions are tax deductible.