Neurogenic Stuttering
What is neurogenic stuttering in adults? Learn how brain injury, stroke, or neurological conditions can cause sudden-onset stuttering and available treatment approaches.
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What is neurogenic stuttering in adults? Learn how brain injury, stroke, or neurological conditions can cause sudden-onset stuttering and available treatment approaches.
Neurogenic Stuttering Read Post »
What’s the difference between apraxia of speech and misarticulation in adults? Learn how these speech disorders differ in cause, symptoms, and treatment approaches.
Understanding The Difference Between Apraxia Of Speech And Misarticulation Read Post »
How does traumatic brain injury affect speech? Learn about communication challenges after TBI, including cognitive-communication disorders and rehabilitation approaches.
Traumatic Brain Injury And Speech Read Post »
What are neurological voice disorders? Learn about causes, types like spasmodic dysphonia, assessment methods, and treatment options for adults with neurologic voice conditions.
Neurological Voice Disorders – Causes, Types, Assessment, And Treatment Read Post »
How does multiple sclerosis affect speech? A speech-language pathology perspective on communication challenges in MS—dysarthria, cognition, and swallowing.
Multiple Sclerosis, From The Scope Of An SLP Read Post »
How do brain, head, and neck cancer affect speech? An SLP perspective on communication and swallowing challenges for adult cancer patients and survivors.
Brain And Head And Neck Cancer From The Scope Of An SLP Read Post »
Parkinsonism, is used as a general term referring to a set of neurological disorders that cause movement problems similar to those seen in Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, slow movement and stiffness. Parkinson’s disease is the most common cause of parkinsonism.
Parkinson’s Disease From The Scope Of An SLP Read Post »
How do you support adults with hearing and cognitive difficulties? Learn about communication strategies, environmental modifications, and compensatory techniques.
Supporting Adult Hearing And Cognitive Difficulties Read Post »
What are learning disabilities in adults? Learn about language-based learning disabilities, communication challenges, and support strategies for adult success.
Learning Disabilities In Adults Read Post »
There is often confusion surrounding the concepts of cognitive decline, with the terms Dementia and Alzheimer’s frequently being used incorrectly. This piece serves as a contribution to the series investigating neurodegenerative conditions from the perspective and scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Alzheimer’s Disease From The Scope Of An SLP Read Post »
How do neurodegenerative conditions affect communication? Learn about progressive disorders like ALS, Parkinson’s, and dementia—communication changes and support strategies.
Neurodegenerative Conditions and Communication Read Post »
What voice disorders affect professional voice users? Learn about vocal nodules, strain, and voice problems common in teachers, singers, lawyers, and frequent speakers.
Voice Disorders In Professional Users Read Post »
What is aphasia? Spotlight on this language disorder after stroke or brain injury—types, symptoms, and communication strategies for adults and caregivers.
Spotlight: Aphasia Read Post »
Struggling with finding words and getting them out? Learn about word retrieval difficulties, expressive language challenges, and strategies to improve communication flow.
Finding The Words And Getting Them Out Read Post »
What is dyslexia in adults? Learn about causes, types (phonological, surface), symptoms beyond reading, and how dyslexia affects adult communication and learning.
Dyslexia In Adults – Causes, Types, and Symptoms Read Post »
How does concussion affect communication? Learn about cognitive-communication changes after mild traumatic brain injury and strategies for recovery in adults.
Concussion And Communication Read Post »
What is aphasia? Learn about causes (stroke, brain injury), types (Broca’s, Wernicke’s, global), symptoms, and evidence-based treatment for adult language disorders.
Aphasia – Causes, Types, Symptoms And Treatment Read Post »
What are motor speech disorders in adults? Learn about types (apraxia, dysarthria), causes, symptoms, and how neurological conditions affect speech motor planning.
Motor Speech Disorders In Adults And Their Types Read Post »
Are you sometimes talking and all of a sudden you blank because the word you are trying to use just isn’t coming to mind? Well, this is something we call word finding or word retrieval. Having difficulties finding words is something that happens to everyone at some point or another.
Can’t Remember Your Words? Read Post »
What is muscle tension dysphonia? Learn how excessive throat tension causes voice problems and evidence-based therapy techniques to restore effortless speaking.
Muscle Tension Dysphonia Read Post »
How do cochlear implants and English as a second language intersect? Learn about pronunciation challenges and communication strategies for adult CI users learning English.
Intersection of Cochlear implants and English as a L2 Read Post »
We often work with people who know that they have trouble with certain sounds, but who say they don’t hear the difference between their version and the “correct” version. How can they learn to say what they can’t even hear? We often work with people who know that they have trouble with certain sounds, but who say they don’t hear the difference between their version and the “correct” version. How can they learn to say what they can’t even hear?
Pronouncing a Sound You Can’t Hear Read Post »
How can a speech therapist help if your loved one has aphasia? Learn about communication strategies, caregiver training, and support for families.
How a Speech Therapist Can Help You If Your Loved One Has Aphasia Read Post »