Speech Therapy Articles

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Can You Lose Your Accent?

It is often fascinating and fun to listen to your favorite actor or actress speaking with a different accent. It can be surprising — and even shocking — to find out that a person you could have sworn is American may actually be from…

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How Does Speech Therapy Work During COVID-19?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter your daily routines and how you seek out health care, you may have considered whether speech therapy is worth the risk…

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Does My Toddler Need Speech Therapy?

Many parents wonder about their children’s speech and language development. It may feel as though your child has a difficult time being understood by unfamiliar…

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How to Improve Your Speaking Skills

Communication is fundamental to the human experience. Whether you are talking to your family, socializing with friends, or standing in front of a group at…

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Why Can’t I Think of Words While Speaking?

  Imagine this: You get home from your favorite restaurant and want to tell your family about the spectacular bananas foster you had for dessert….

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Open Lines to Be Featured in Communication Disorders Quarterly

Open Lines® founder and executive director Dr. Jessica Galgano and four co-authors will have their academic research on LSVT LOUD treatments on display in an upcoming edition…

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Cognitive Speech Therapy for Adults

You may not think twice about picking up the phone and booking a restaurant reservation or appointment with your dentist, but, have you ever stopped to wonder about all…

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What Are LSVT Loud for Life Programs?

Anyone who has spent time learning a new skill, such as playing the piano, or obtained significant fitness gains working out at the gym, knows…

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Supportive Communication for Adults With Aphasia

If you have a loved one with aphasia, it’s not uncommon to feel confused and helpless in your search for tools and strategies to connect…

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How Much Does Speech Therapy Cost?

At any stage in life, you or your loved one may need treatment for speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorders. Not only are the physical…

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