What is Speech Therapy for Adults??

Speech therapy that is person-centered (or client-centered) is collaborative and tailored to one's specific needs and lived experience. It results in better outcomes. Learn what person-centered therapy should look like and how it will take your speech therapy goals to the next level.

Entering the professional arena can be daunting for anyone, but for those who didn't find success in childhood speech therapy, the challenges may seem more pronounced. Expressing one's ideas clearly and engaging in effective collaboration builds meaningful connections and helps propel a career. It's never too late to build on communication strengths and gain confidence in the power of your voice.

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.

Finding the perfect speech pathologist for someone with Parkinson's can make the world of difference in optimizing your success. Whether you are seeking voice and speech therapy or cognitive therapy for memory and word finding, its essential to find a good match and a speech pathologist with specialized training in Parkinson's disease.