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What is Speech Therapy for Adults??
In this blog, Cecelia answers common speech therapy related questions and shares therapy techniques.
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Understanding Acquired Verbal Apraxia in Adults
A stroke can cause changes in communication. Verbal apraxia is a less familiar condition that interferes with the signals from the brain to cause a disruption in the intended speech sounds. It can get better with speech therapy and devoted practice. Learn more about apraxia of speech and the types of speech therapy that can help in recovery.
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Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) After a Stroke: When Emotions Go on a Rollercoaster Ride
Imagine you've had a stroke or brain injury, and you're trying to recover, but suddenly, you find yourself laughing or crying at unexpected moments. This may be from a condition called Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA). PBA can get overlooked with all the other symptoms one may be managing but it can have devastating impacts on our relationships. Fortunately, it can get better. Learn how to identify PBA and what strategies may help these moments of heightened emotional outbursts.
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Communicating After a Stroke Is Not Just About Words...Or the Words We Can't Find
A stroke can impact one's ability to communicate effectively. Add the other stressful life changes that a stroke can cause and it can create a strain on stroke recovery, relationships and wellbeing. This is a speech pathologist's guide in how to have important conversations with your loved ones when aphasia is an obstacle.
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Do you have aphasia? Do you know your rights?
The Aphasia Bill or Rights ensures people are notified of their aphasia diagnosis, their rights to treatment and connects resources
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