Answers to Your Speech Therapy Questions
I’m Having Trouble Finding Words: What Can I Do?
Have you ever had "tip of the tongue syndrome?" When you know the word you want to say, but you just can't quite get it out? This phenomenon is called anomia, and although these word-finding difficulties happen to all of us at times, anomia generally occurs much more frequently after a stroke or a traumatic brain injury. Here are 5 strategies to try when you have trouble with word-finding. 3 Min Read
5 Ways to Improve Your Slurred Speech So People Can Understand You
Slurred speech or dysarthria is a common speech disorder after stroke and brain injury or due to progressive diseases such as Parkinson’s or ALS. Here are 5 things you can do to start speaking clearly. 3 Min Read
10 Communication Tips for Aphasia
Has someone you know had a stroke that has left them unable to express themselves? Take a look at these 10 quick communication tips so you can support your loved one with aphasia! 5 Min Read
Neuroplasticity: There is Always Hope After Stroke
Did you know your brain can keep improving even after it’s been injured? It’s true! In this article, I’ll breakdown what neuroplasticity means and how it relates to your recovery in speech therapy. There is always hope after a stroke! 3 Min Read
Aphasia: A Common Disorder You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Aphasia is prevalent after a stroke or brain injury, but not many people know about it. Learn what aphasia is and how speech therapy can help improve a client's ability to communicate. 5 Min Read