Overcoming Slurred Speech After Stroke: Strategies and Success Stories
Strokes can be life-altering events, impacting various aspects of one’s health, including speech. One common challenge individuals face following a stroke is changes to their…
Category: Post-Stroke
10 Most Common Causes Of Slurred Speech
Clear speech relies upon the precise coordination of various muscular subsystems involved in respiration (breath), phonation (voice/vocal fold vibration), articulation, and resonance. Any changes or…
The Impact of Stroke on Communication: Unveiling Aphasia and Dysarthria
The days and weeks following a stroke are undeniably overwhelming and colored by uncertainty. It’s common for individuals to face speech and language challenges and…
What Is Aphasia? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Aphasia, a condition often shrouded in misunderstanding, has a profound impact on individuals’ ability to communicate effectively. In this post, we will learn about what…
8 Different Types Of Aphasia & Their Characteristics
Aphasia, a complex language disorder stemming from damage to the brain’s language centers, manifests in various forms, each presenting distinctive challenges. The misunderstandings surrounding aphasia…
Under Recognized Connection Between Aphasia and Depression
Aphasia is a complex communication disorder. It’s caused by a disruption in the typical functioning of the brain’s language centers. It can occur at…
How Long Does It Take to Recover My Speech After a Stroke?
The sudden and unexpected event of a stroke along with the often dramatic life changes that follow can feel overwhelming to many. One of the…
Introducing Open Lines® Aphasia Communication Group
Learning or retraining any skill requires consistent practice and dedication. The same holds true for individuals working on language and communication skills. Without regular exercise…
Open Lines® Partnering With National Aphasia Association to Offer Support Groups
Dr. Jessica Galano, speech-language pathologist, founder, and CEO of Open Lines Speech and Communication PC is partnering with the National Aphasia Association (NAA) to offer…
When Can You Return to Work After a Stroke?
If or when a patient can return to work after a stroke is a common, but appropriate, the question for many stroke patients and their loved…
How to Communicate with People with Aphasia
Imagine living your life knowing what you want to say or write but being unable to do so. People who have survived a stroke, traumatic…
Can You Recover from Aphasia?
Surviving a stroke has far-reaching impacts that can touch almost every facet of life. Depending on which areas of the brain were affected during the stroke, you may experience speech and language problems known as aphasia. Aphasia is…
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