SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES

SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
Strokes, brain injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases can greatly impact communication. Aphasia is an impairment of either expression, comprehension, reading, or writing. Your loved one may be experiencing:
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Difficulty finding the right word
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Substituting incorrect words (e.g. ‘tree’ for ‘dog’)
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Difficulty producing a complete sentence
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Difficulty following verbal instructions
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Impaired reading comprehension
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Substituting incorrect letters when writing
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Dysarthria is an impairment of motor speech. Speech may sound:
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Slurred
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Inconsistent in rate
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Monotone
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Low in volume
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Poor intelligibility or articulation
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Prior to starting therapy, you or your loved one will undergo in depth standardized testing to determine strengths, weaknesses, and where they perform in comparison to their peers.
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Dysarthria in Adults (asha.org)
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