Tools for Caregivers
A collection of 15 posts
Speech Therapy for Huntington’s Disease
What is Huntington’s Disease? Huntington’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that is caused by a defective gene....
How Does Memory Affect Speech?
While speech and memory aren’t exactly directly related, children and adults with language or communication difficulties can also often...
Sounds of Silence: How the Pandemic Has Impacted Our Communication Skills
Every year since 1927, the month of May has been designated “Better Hearing & Speech Month” to promote awareness about...
Step Up For Students and Gardiner Scholarships Opened Applications for Students Under New Disability Categories
Exciting update for Florida parents and caregivers! Your child may qualify for the Gardiner Scholarship and can receive virtual speech...
Speech Therapist Facts
What is Speech Therapy? Speech therapy is the process of assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of communication problems,...
Help for Stroke Victims: The Role Music Therapy Can Play
After a stroke, many survivors may experience aphasia. This is a disorder that impairs a person’s ability to understand...
Three Benefits of Creating A Vision Board: Tips to Make It A Fun Holiday Tradition
Every December, I purchase a variety of poster boards, collect magazines, head to our local art store for scrapbooking materials...
5 Effective Parkinson's Speech Therapy Exercises
More than 10 million people all over the world currently live with Parkinson’s disease. If you or someone you...
Drills and Activities: Maintaining Speech Health and Cognition after Parkinsons Diagnosis
A Parkinson’s diagnosis can make you feel overwhelmed and even hopeless. But with early intervention, it is possible to...
Back On Speaking Terms: Top 5 Qualities To Look For In A Speech Therapist
Speech therapy is the savior in more circumstances than many people are aware of. A speech therapist helps those ranging...
Top 5 Speech Therapy Exercises for Stroke Patients
Each year, almost 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke. Strokes can lead to: * Muscle weakness...
10 Cognitive Exercises to Help Recover from Traumatic Brain Injury
Every year, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for about 2.8 million emergency situations. This serious injury is more common...