Celebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with Allison Allcorn, MA, CCC-SLP!
Thank you, Allison, for the incredible work you do at Encore Rehabilitation–Cullman! Your passion for helping others communicate more confidently makes a lasting impact every day!
Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman
811 2nd Avenue SW
Cullman, Alabama 35055
256-775-3737
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Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month to Tiffiny Hagan, CCC-SLP!
We celebrate and appreciate your dedication as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Encore Rehabilitation–Arab and Encore Rehabilitation–Cullman. Thank you for helping others find their voice and improve their communication every day!
Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman
811 2nd Avenue SW
Cullman, Alabama 35055
256-775-3737
Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. would like to welcome Kaitlyn Smith, CCC-SLP, to the Encore Rehab Family!
Kaitlyn joins us as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She obtained her degree from The University of Alabama. She is licensed in Alabama and is nationally certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders.
Kaitlyn has experience working with a wide variety of adult, geriatric, and pediatric populations with a variety of diagnoses and complications including:
– Neurogenic disorders- Stroke / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Parkinson’s Disease / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) / Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
– Trauma complications/Respiratory complications/Artificial Airways
– Head and Neck Cancer / Laryngectomy
– Dysphagia / Pediatric Feeding Disorder
– Autism Spectrum Disorder
– Cerebral Palsy
– Down Syndrome
– Speech Sound Disorders
– And more.
Kaitlyn has additional training in the completion of Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) as well as Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Exams.
She enjoys the diversity in her field with the ability to work with such a variety of patients, from helping a child produce their first words to assisting a stroke survivor with the ability to eat and speak again.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and cooking.
Kaitlyn provides Adult and Pediatric Speech Therapy services at Encore Rehabilitation in Athens and Hartselle! Make your appointment with Kaitlyn today!
Encore Rehabilitation – Hartselle, Alabama
256-773-0738
Encore Rehabilitation – Athens, Alabama
256-232-1221
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We are excited to announce that Dakota McCurley, our dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist, has just completed training in the LAMP program (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning)! 
The LAMP approach is a groundbreaking method that empowers individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to express themselves through communication. By utilizing motor patterns and targeted vocabulary, it opens up new avenues for meaningful interaction and connection.
Dakota’s commitment to expanding her skills and knowledge demonstrates her dedication to providing the best possible healthcare for our patients. We’re incredibly proud of her achievement and excited about the positive impact it will have on those we serve!
Join us in congratulating Dakota on this significant accomplishment! 
Do you have questions about LAMP or other Speech-Language Services? Contact Dakota for more information! She is happy to help!
Encore Rehabilitation – Hartselle
615 Mynatt Street SW
Hartselle, Alabama 35640
256-773-0138
Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month to Encore Rehabilitation Speech Language Pathologist Jessica Rea!
Jessica Rea,MA, CCC-SLP, graduated from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Communicative Disorders and then received her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Memphis. She chose the field of Speech Pathology after witnessing her grandfather receive rehabilitation after a large stroke when she was in high school. She always knew she wanted to be in the healthcare profession and Speech Pathology seemed like a perfect fit! Jessica has been a Clinician with Encore Rehabilitation-Athens since 2012.
Thank you for all you do, Jessica!
Encore Rehabilitation-Athens
22423 US Highway 72 East, Suite B
Athens, Alababma 35613
256-232-1221
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Mr. Gates’ Success Story
Ocean Springs Neurosciences Therapist: Stephanie Stensland MS, CCC-SLP
Mr. Gates’ responses to questions:
(Stephanie): Can you tell us about what helped you get to this point?
(Mr. Gates): “My exercises had a whole lot to do with it, my Therabite machine and then tasting food got me ambitious to try hard. I was frightened to eat food and scared that I would choke. But I’m now building confidence and eating more. I thank God for helping me out and sending me to the right people.”
(Stephanie): What’s your advice for others going through swallowing problems associated with head and neck cancer?
(Mr. Gates): When you’re feeling your lowest, stick to your exercises and remember your goals. It makes a difference. You’ve got to invest in yourself and know you can do this thing. I still have my times where I have to clean out my mouth and start over, but I always remember my goals.”
Stephanie’s perspective:
Mr. Gates is the perfect example of a patient who has been consistent to come to therapy, comply with swallowing strategies and complete his home exercises. In July 2013, Mr. Gates was diagnosed with head and neck cancer, requiring chemo, radiation, jaw reconstruction and a feeding tube. He was given doctor’s orders to go “NPO” (nothing by mouth) since he was silently aspirating and at risk for aspiration pneumonia. Since then, Mr. Gates has had an ongoing journey of dysphagia therapy. This November, Mr. Gates’ hard work paid off when he was able to pass his swallow study. He has used a combination of approaches to acquire his success: Choosing appropriate consistencies of food, using the supraglottic swallow strategy, following aspiration precautions and gradually increasing the amount of food he consumes on a week to week basis. Treatment involved several types of oral and pharyngeal strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises, manual therapy to help manage stiff scar tissue, use of the Therabite tool, diet changes (starting with purees and honey thick liquids and working up to mechanical soft and thin liquids) and use of the supraglottic swallow strategy. Mr. Gates continues to use his PEG tube for optimal nutrition, but has been able to safely sample all of his home cooking. We are so excited that Mr. Gates is able to eat just in time for the holidays!
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