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Medical Speech-Language Pathologist serving adults in Orange County with swallowing, voice, and cognitive communication needs.

Meet Your Clinician

Expertise

  • SPEAK OUT!® Parkinson's Provider
  • McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program
  • NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
  • Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS)
  • Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)

Chiao holds a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from the University of Redlands and specializes in facilitating the restoration of independence for adults through clinical intervention. Her professional background spans acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, and oncology centers, where she provides expert guidance for patients navigating neurologic diagnoses, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injuries, and the sequelae of head and neck cancer.

 

Serving the Orange County community, Chiao utilizes strictly evidence-based treatment modalities supported by contemporary clinical research to ensure therapeutic efficacy and safety. She integrates comprehensive, systematic evaluations with a refined, compassionate approach, delivering individualized care plans that address each patient's unique functional objectives. Whether managing complex dysphagia or addressing communication impairments, Chiao remains steadfast in her commitment to providing dignified, high-quality care that optimizes recovery outcomes for every patient she serves.

Clinical Commitment

We prioritize a patient-centered model where advanced clinical knowledge meets everyday communication needs. Our goal is to partner with you and your family to create practical, evidence-based plans that support safer swallowing and more confident communication in daily life.

Clinical Specialization

Dysphagia Care Plans

Professional evaluation and treatment for swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) resulting from neurological conditions, injury, head and neck cancer, or other medical issues. We focus on patient safety and quality of life.

Voice Therapy

Our practice provides targeted voice rehabilitation for adults navigating vocal changes stemming from overuse, the aging process, physical injury, or clinical medical interventions.

Cognitive Communication Management

We manage cognitive-communication challenges after neurologic conditions such as stroke or brain injury, using proven methods to improve memory, focus, and executive functioning.

Advanced Adult Speech and Swallowing Care Delivery

In-Clinic Visits

Mobile Clinic (Home & Facility Visits)

Telehealth Sessions

We provide expert, in-person therapy at our Irvine office, offering a professional clinical setting designed to support detailed swallowing assessments and personalized speech rehabilitation plans.

Offering specialized speech-language services for homebound adults or those with limited mobility. We bring expert swallowing and communication care to Irvine homes and facilities to ensure clinical accessibility.

Utilize secure, HIPAA-compliant online video platforms for expert speech and cognitive sessions. This model provides convenient, effective remote care for appropriate adult swallowing and communication therapy needs.

Care in Your Language

We are here to support you in the language you know best. Offering trilingual care in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Taiwanese, we welcome you and your family to speak freely and comfortably about your swallowing and communication needs while receiving expert medical guidance.

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Payment & Insurance

WeSpeak Swallowing and Speech Pathology Inc operates as a cash-pay based practice. This model allows us to focus entirely on your clinical needs and provide the highest level of specialized, evidence-based care without the restrictions often imposed by insurance providers.

While we do not bill insurance directly, a superbill will be provided upon request. You may submit this itemized document to your insurance carrier to seek potential out-of-network reimbursement for the services received.

Begin Your Care Journey

Dedicated to helping adults in Orange County reach their potential.
• Phone: 949-484-6886
• Fax: 949-484-6914

Email:info@wespeakslp.com


We invite you to submit the form below to initiate you or your loved one's personalized

speech and swallowing therapy.

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