Aphasia is a communication disorder affecting more than two million people in the United States. The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) defines aphasia as “an acquired neurogenic language disorder resulting from an injury to the brain – most typically, the left hemisphere.” Continue reading to learn more about speech therapy for aphasia. What does aphasia look like? Aphasia varies… Read More »Speech Therapy for Aphasia
Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC is launching online Speech Therapy & Yoga services We are excited to announce that we are now accepting new clients for our private practice. Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC offers speech-language pathology, yoga, and mindfulness services to people with neurological impairment. Our unique, wellness-based approach focuses on addressing ongoing functional, individual goals to increase independence… Read More »We are now accepting new clients!
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
“Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.” American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. The theme for this year is “Building Connections.” Each week has a different area of focus: Week 1: Lessons… Read More »May is Better Hearing and Speech 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
Have you checked out the Resources Page on our website yet? This page links to an ever-growing list of resources about communication, cognition, and wellness after brain injury. Websites We have compiled a list of websites about communication and cognition after brain injury, as well as a list of websites about accessible yoga and mindfulness. Books Check out our Bookshop.org… Read More »Resources to learn more about communication and wellness after brain injury
In previous blog posts, I have highlighted two of the many domains of cognitive-communication that SLPs address when working with adolescents and adults with neurogenic conditions: attention and word finding. Today I’m turning the focus to another common deficit: impaired memory. Often short-term memory, in specific, can be impaired after a brain injury or stroke, or with a diagnosis of… Read More »Tips to Help with Short-term Memory
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend LoveYourBrain’s 4-day online Health Professional training. I am excited to share some of what I learned about this wonderful organization, especially its research-backed accessible yoga and meditation program for people affected by brain injury. The LoveYourBrain Foundation is a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life of people affected by… Read More »LoveYourBrain: A yoga and mindfulness program for people affected by brain injury
We recently marked a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US, and our knowledge about the effects of this virus continues to evolve. The general public has been educated about the common signs and symptoms of COVID, which have become household knowledge. But what of the potential long-term effects of COVID? Because COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus, there has… Read More »Cognitive deficits after COVID-19 diagnosis
We have heard this question from clients and their families many times. Because speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are often just referred to as “speech therapists”, it is not surprising that many people think that SLPs only help people who are having difficulty speaking clearly. In our previous blog post, “What is the role of a speech-language pathologist?“, we describe what SLPs… Read More »My speech is fine. Do I need to see a speech therapist (SLP)?