Who We Help
Do you struggle with any of the following disorders? Have you been told there isn't anything else that can be done to improve your daily functioning?
Now there is hope, you can live your life in a new and fulfilling way.
As Speech-Language Pathologists, we treat symptoms often seen in adults and adolescents with these diagnoses.
Other common areas we address include cognition, executive functioning, voice, professional communication, speech, and language. For more information, please refer to the links above.
A Traumatic Brain Injury develops when an external force causes damage to the brain. The brain injury is classified according to two types: penetrating and closed-head injuries. In a penetrating injury, damage is caused by an object that penetrates the skull and rips through the delicate brain tissue. A closed-head injury is any injury that does not penetrate the skull such a blow to the head. The extent of the damage determines the severity of the brain injury. The brain damage may result in communication problems with expressing and retrieving words. Additionally, cognitive changes with attention, memory, planning, and organization may also occur and significantly impact daily functioning.
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Post-concussion syndrome is the most common type of TBI and is caused by a blow to the head or a significant force such as a whiplash. A person may or may not experience a brief loss of consciousness (not exceeding 20 minutes). Initial symptoms can consist of headaches, irritability, fatigue, and can lead to emotional and cognitive changes.
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Stroke or Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) is a sudden loss of blood supply to the brain. The interruption of blood flow may be caused by a blocked or burst artery. As a result, the brain is deprived of oxygen and the affected area is unable to function properly. This may lead to the loss of movement or feeling in one or more limbs, altered vision, inability to understand or formulate speech (aphasia, apraxia, and/or dysarthria), and difficulties with problem solving or utilizing thinking skills.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobiological disorder characterized by three core symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These core symptoms may impact concentration, working memory, organization, comprehension of language, and self-monitoring. If not managed, ADHD can significantly interfere with home, school, work and relationships (executive function impairments).
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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease which attacks components of the central nervous system such as the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. As the disease progresses, difficulty with coordination, fatigue, and cognitive functions, such as memory, and processing speed may develop.
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Cerebral palsy is a neurological brain disorder that affects muscle coordination and body movements. It occurs during fetal development or early infancy, but may not be identified until early childhood. CP may result in difficulties with voluntary movements, muscle tightness, and speech.
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Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection. As the brain tissue swells, nerve cells may be destroyed which can result in brain damage. Initial symptoms may include a fever, headache, and/or low energy, but may also include more serious symptoms such as confusion, muscle weakness, loss of consciousness, and sudden changes in mental functions. Encephalitis may result in complications with memory, speech, processing speed, hearing, muscle coordination and personality changes.
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An accent refers to the way in which speech is produced by people who speak the same language. It is not a disorder. When an accent is present, aspects of communication such as understanding what others have said or expressing oneself may be challenging. Communication is improved by addressing pronunciation, stress, and rhythm in words, sentences, paragraphs, and conversations.
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Vocal paralysis is paralysis of one or both vocal cords that causes problems with voice quality, breathing, and swallowing.
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Vocal nodules are the most common benign growths of the vocal cords and are caused by continued abuse of the larynx. Initially, soft swollen spots appear, but with repetitive abuse callous-like nodules develop.
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Vocal polyps are swollen, stalk-like, or blister-like growths on one or both vocal cords that are often preceded by a single vocally abusive event. The growth is typically larger than that of a nodule.
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Hoarseness refers to the quality of the voice and may be characterized by an unpleasant and rough voice.
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Pitch changes are any alterations in pitch that affects either the femininity or masculinity of a voice.
89% of people with Parkinson Disease experience some form of speech problems such as reduced volume, decreased pitch range, and/or slurred articulation of sounds or syllables. The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment addresses these issues for improved communication.
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