You may have come across our Instagram page (@lotus_slp) already, where we share information and interesting tidbits related to speech therapy, mindfulness, yoga, brain injury and much more. If not, head on over to our page here! A new series Our posts vary day to day, but one of the series we’ve started adding to regularly is called “SLP Quick… Read More »SLP Quick Tips
June is Aphasia Awareness Month and we’ve been highlighting information about aphasia over on our Instagram page all month long. If you are unfamiliar with what aphasia is, take a read through Katherine’s blog post from last year that provides great detail about what aphasia is, how it arises and what you can do if you or a loved one… Read More »Resources for Living with Aphasia
May is a month for blossoms, warmer weather and abundant sunshine (at least in New England, where Katherine and I live… I know many parts of the US are already well into summer-like weather!). It’s also a month for awareness – Better Hearing & Speech Month, Mental Health Awareness Month and Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke Awareness Month Last year, we… Read More »Mindfulness in Stroke Recovery
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and this past Monday, April 11th was World Parkinson’s Day. We’ve been posting information to spread awareness about PD on our Instagram page all month, so head on over to @Lotus_SLP to see what we’ve shared. Last year, we posted a blog with some general information about speech therapy for Parkinson’s Disease. This year,… Read More »Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month: Highlight on Dysphagia
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and the Brain Injury Association of America’s (BIAA) theme for 2021-2023 is #MoreThanMyBrainInjury. The goal of this campaign is to improve understanding of what it is like to live with brain injury. Brain injury is a chronic condition, affecting millions of Americans. Some statistics published by the BIAA highlight the prevalence of brain injury:… Read More »March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: More Than My Brain Injury
“If we do not know how to take care of ourselves and to love ourselves, we cannot take care of the people we love”. Thich Nhat Hanh January has come and gone, and with it, any last remnants of the holiday season. As we look forward to the next occasion to celebrate, we land on Valentine’s Day. We mark this… Read More »Prioritizing Self Love on Valentine’s Day
One of the distinguishing features of our practice at Lotus Speech & Wellness is that we incorporate principles of mindfulness into our speech therapy sessions. This may sound interesting in theory, but what exactly does that mean? Working to achieve functional gains is one of the primary goals of therapy, however we as therapists must slow down to ensure we… Read More »Mindful Moment: From the Office of an SLP
Summertime is in full swing, and here in New England, that means we’ve hit peak vacation season. Whether you prefer a seaside getaway or time spent hiking in the mountains, we can all agree some time away can be just what you need to refresh and renew. During the summer months, I often spend time talking with my clients about… Read More »Vacationing after brain injury: Tips to make your time away more enjoyable
Did you know? May is national stroke awareness month. SLPs often work with people who have had a stroke on a number of different domains, including speech, language, cognition, swallowing and voice. Today we are outlining information about common warning signs of stroke, types of stroke and risk factors for stroke, including what you can do to reduce your risk.… Read More »May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of many neurological diagnoses that speech therapists treat. Parkinson’s disease is defined as a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement. It is associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. There are a number of symptoms associated… Read More »Speech Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease