Something New Is Opening at Pier Plaza. I Built It Because Nothing Like It Existed.
OPEN LINES LONGEVITY CENTER Pier Plaza · Redondo Beach, California By Jessica Galgano, PhD, CCC-SLP Founder, Open Lines Longevity Center For 27 years, I have…
Category: Adult Speech Therapy
Will Speech Return After a Stroke?
Experiencing sudden changes to speech and communication after a stroke can feel deeply disorienting—not just for the person affected, but for their loved ones too….
7 Speech and Communication Tips for Parkinson’s Disease
Living Well With Parkinson’s: At Home, on the Phone, and in Public Parkinson’s disease affects far more than movement. For many people living with this…
What Is a Concussion – and Why Is It Affecting the Way I Communicate?
You had a concussion. You feel mostly “okay” — but something is off. You’re losing your train of thought mid-sentence, blanking on words you know…
A New Treatment for Articulation Therapy: Visual Biofeedback
At Open Lines, our team specializes in treating speech sound differences, delays, and disorders and we are deeply committed to applying cutting-edge, evidence-based practices into…
Insights Into Spastic Dysarthria Treatment Approaches
Understanding Spastic Dysarthria Speaking requires the coordination of multiple muscle systems working together in perfect balance—from those controlling our breath, to those activating the movements…
Why Does My Voice Hurt Or Get Tired At The End Of The Day?
Have you ever wondered why your voice seems tired or hurt after a long day of talking or singing? Whether you’re a teacher, public speaker,…
How to Stop Saying Um
Filler words, such as “um,” “ah,” and “you know” are sometimes called crutch words, since people tend to lean on them to fill a pause…
How to Treat Dyslexia in Adults
As we read, our brain rapidly translates letters to their corresponding sound. We quickly apply learned rules about alphabetic principles that enable us to swiftly…
Voice Therapy for Stuttering
Stuttering refers to an interruption in the flow and ease of speech. Examples include sound, syllable, or word repetitions, hesitations, prolongation of sounds, or a…