Communication is an essential part of everyday life. At Great Falls Clinic, Lori Clifton, SLP, provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services for children and adults experiencing speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Whether a child is experiencing a speech delay, an adult is recovering from a stroke, or a patient is facing challenges with swallowing, Lori works closely with patients, families, physicians, and caregivers to develop individualized treatment plans that support meaningful progress and improved quality of life.
Through evidence-based evaluation and therapy, patients receive personalized care designed to help them communicate more effectively, maintain independence, and participate more fully in everyday activities.
About Speech-Language Pathology
Expert Care for Communication and Swallowing Disorders
Speech-language pathologists are specially trained healthcare professionals who evaluate and treat a wide variety of speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. These challenges may result from developmental delays, neurological conditions, illness, injury, or age-related changes.
Lori Clifton, SLP, provides individualized evaluations and treatment plans based on each patient’s specific needs and goals. By partnering with families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers, she helps patients build skills and confidence both in and outside of therapy.
Our Services
Adult Evaluations and Treatment
Comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults experiencing speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, or swallowing difficulties related to illness, injury, neurological conditions, or age-related changes.
Pediatric Evaluations and Treatment
Evaluation and therapy services for children experiencing speech, language, communication, feeding, or swallowing challenges that may impact development, learning, and social interaction.
Articulation and Speech Sound Disorders
Therapy designed to improve speech clarity, pronunciation, and intelligibility, helping patients communicate more effectively.
Language Disorders
Evaluation and treatment for difficulties understanding or expressing language, including challenges with vocabulary, comprehension, sentence formation, and social communication.
Cognitive-Communication Therapy
Assessment and treatment of communication difficulties related to memory, attention, problem-solving, executive functioning, and other cognitive skills affected by illness or injury.
Voice Therapy and Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Evaluation and treatment for voice disorders that affect vocal quality, pitch, volume, or breathing. Services may help patients experiencing hoarseness, vocal strain, vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), chronic cough, or other conditions affecting healthy voice production and airway function.
Swallowing Evaluations and Dysphagia Therapy
Assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders that may impact safety, nutrition, hydration, and overall quality of life.
Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation
Therapy for communication and swallowing difficulties related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Evaluation and support for communication devices and systems that assist individuals with significant speech or language limitations.
Family and Caregiver Education
Guidance and training to help family members and caregivers support communication goals and therapy progress at home.
Personalized Care for All Ages
Communication plays a vital role in education, work, relationships, and daily activities. Lori Clifton, SLP, is committed to helping patients of all ages overcome communication and swallowing challenges through compassionate, individualized care.
By combining clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, she works to help each patient achieve meaningful improvements that support lifelong success and independence.