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This Speechinar will include a review of common cognitive impairments seen in various adult populations, examples of activities of daily living that are...

In the new episode of Focused Healthy Family Podcast we talk about the crucial role of speech therapy in dementia and memory loss, and what caregivers can...

The treatment of patients with cancer involves collaborations among many different healthcare disciplines. A patient with cancer might have several...

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks what is known as the myelin sheath. This myelin sheath is meant to carry...

Speech therapy has proved to be effective for stroke survivors to regain their communication skills. Unfortunately, not everyone can spend several hours...

ALS is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis....

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can occur from a number of different causes including car accidents, slips and falls, sports injuries, and assault. While the...

Anytime we try to speak, our minds are consumed with a barrage of thoughts and emotions. Whether we are conveying simple information or engaging in an...

Cognitive communication deficits can be extremely challenging for children, adults, and their families. It is important to understand what cognitive...

To produce sound, your vocal cords vibrate inside your larynx or voice box. The vocal cords are two bands of muscle tissue that stretch across the inside of...

Have you heard of the term tracheostomy? A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the neck and opening up a direct airway...

If you are the parent of a child who has cerebral palsy, you may have concerns about speech and language development. This is completely normal, as it can...

Do you want to have speech therapy at home? Are you looking for a more convenient and comfortable setting for you or your child’s speech therapy sessions?...

It is a speech error in which a person has difficulty producing the sounds /s/ and /z/. These sounds are produced by putting your tongue between your teeth...

If you're a parent of a child with special needs, you may have heard of PECS (Picture Exchange Communication Systems). PECS is a communication system that...

Dementia is a term used when adults lose cognitive functions such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning. These abilities are important for daily life....

The King’s Speech is a movie that talks about a king with speech problems. He was treated by a speech therapist, and the movie showcases his journey in...

Online speech therapy is becoming a popular choice for people looking for treatment. There are many benefits to online speech therapy, including...

Worrall et al. (2011) interviewed 50 participants with aphasia after stroke in 2011, from Worrall and colleagues’ study. What people with aphasia want the...