Speech Therapy Articles

Communication Disorders Quarterly

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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How Speech Therapy Is Helping COVID-19 Patients Recover

When you think of COVID-19’s impact, respiratory issues, a loss of smell or taste, and other problems in the brain or heart may first come…

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What Happens in Adult Speech Therapy?

From the time you wake up in the morning to the time you go to sleep at night, you spend the majority of your day…

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Online Speech Therapy Options for Preschool Children

For years, the effectiveness of online speech therapy for adults has been well touted. In current times, an increasing number of people are realizing the positive impact it can have on children,…

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LSVT LOUD® to Treat Cerebral Palsy

Preliminary evidence suggests intensive voice-based treatment LSVT LOUD® has the potential to improve vocal communication in adults living with cerebral palsy (CP). Cerebral palsy is a group…

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What is Online Speech Therapy?

The days of exclusively getting in your vehicle, driving to a brick-and-mortar location, and seeing your doctor or therapist may be a thing of the…

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Pediatric Speech Therapy Evaluation and Treatment Flow Chart

If you notice that your child is behind their peers when it comes to communicating, pediatric speech therapy may be necessary. A certified Speech-Language Pathologist can perform…

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Publications and Research by Open Lines® Staff

Interested in the latest national and international research conducted by our clinical scientists at Open Lines®? If you’re struggling with communication difficulties, it’s time to…

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