Is It Too Late for Speech Therapy?
It is never fun to look back in life and play the “what if” game. If you have an untreated communication disorder or swallowing condition,…
Speech Therapy Articles
Why Do I Cough When Drinking Water?
Take a moment to picture those activities you enjoy the most in life. Many of them are likely centered around eating, enjoying favorite foods, or…
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…
Open Lines®, Dr. Galgano Featured in Science Publication Highlighting How Brain Produces Speech
The use of speech is one of the greatest gifts to have in life. It is one of the most powerful ways we connect with…
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…
Speech Therapy Classes for Groups
The unique challenges that 2020 presented impacted almost every facet of life, modifying the way our country operates, communicates, and educates. Despite obstacles and the need to make numerous adaptations, our…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….