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Online Speech Therapy
Online speech therapy, also known as telepractice, is a service conducted over the internet where individuals receive speech therapy remotely. It involves initial assessment, goal setting, and live therapy sessions via video calls. The therapy includes activities and exercises tailored to improve speech, language, and communication skills. This online practice offers a wide range of benefits such as convenience, access, flexibility, engagement, and continuity of care.
Speech therapy post stroke
What is Speech therapy post stroke ?
Speech therapy post-stroke is a specialized form of rehabilitation designed to help individuals who have experienced a stroke regain their communication abilities and improve their speech and language skills. Strokes can damage parts of the brain responsible for language and speech, leading to conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia of speech.
Signs And Symptoms
Swallowing disorders
What is Swallowing disorders ?
Swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia, are conditions in which individuals experience difficulty or discomfort during the process of swallowing. This can occur at any stage of swallowing: the oral phase (chewing and moving food or liquid into the throat), the pharyngeal phase (initiating the swallow and moving food through the throat), or the esophageal phase (moving food from the throat into the stomach). Dysphagia can result from various underlying conditions and can lead to serious health complications, including malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia.
Signs And Symptoms
Voice disorders
What is Voice disorders ?
Voice disorders are medical conditions that affect the pitch, volume, tone, and quality of the voice. These disorders can arise from problems with the vocal cords (vocal folds) or the structures of the larynx (voice box) and can significantly impact communication. Voice disorders can be caused by various factors, including medical conditions, vocal misuse or overuse, and psychological factors.
Signs And Symptoms
Dementia and other cognitive disorders
What is Dementia and other cognitive disorders ?
Dementia and other cognitive disorders are conditions that affect cognitive function, including memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. These disorders can significantly impact a person’s ability to function independently and perform daily activities. Here are explanations of dementia and other common cognitive disorders.Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that leads to a decline in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a specific disease but rather a group of symptoms associated with various underlying conditions. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but other causes include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and others.
Signs And Symptoms
Stuttering / stammering
What is Stuttering / Stammering ?
Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech. It can affect individuals of all ages, including adults. Stuttering typically involves involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases. These disruptions can lead to communication difficulties and may impact social interactions and self-confidence.