Learn more about different therapies in our blog below
Voice Therapy with a Speech Therapist
Voice therapy is a type of speech therapy that focuses on improving the vocal abilities of individuals with voice disorders or difficulties. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a healthcare professional who is trained to diagnose and treat speech and language disorders, including voice disorders.
Cognitive-Linguistic Therapy
Cognitive-linguistic therapy is a type of therapy that is used to improve cognitive and language skills in adults who have experienced a brain injury, stroke, or other neurological condition. The goal of cognitive-linguistic therapy is to help individuals improve their ability to process and understand language, as well as to improve their memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
How do Speech Therapists help Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)?
Speech therapy plays an important role in the management and treatment of dysphagia, a condition that affects a person's ability to swallow. Dysphagia can occur in people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, and can be caused by a variety of conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and head and neck cancer.
How can Speech Therapists help those with Dementia?
Speech therapists play an important role in helping individuals with dementia maintain their communication abilities and improve their quality of life. Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects an individual's memory, thinking, and communication skills. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience difficulty with language, including finding words, understanding language, and using language appropriately.
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for Parkinson’s Disease
LSVT, or Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, is a specialized type of speech therapy designed to improve the voice and speech abilities of individuals with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that can affect movement, including the muscles used for speaking and swallowing.
Telehealth and Speech Therapy
Telehealth has become a popular option for speech therapy in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the ways that telehealth is used in speech therapy.