IN-HOME THERAPY SERVICES
What We Do
APHASIA
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Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder resulting from a stroke or brain injury that impairs a person's ability to produce and understand language. Aphasia may cause difficulties in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Speech therapy can assist in the recovery of language to enhance communication and improve social interaction.
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Common Symptoms:
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Difficulty finding words
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Speaking in short or incomplete sentences
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Substituting words or sounds
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Difficulty understanding what others are saying
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Requiring extra time to process information
COGNITION
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Changes in cognition may occur as the result of a stroke, brain injury, or dementia. Cognitive therapy focuses on improving memory, attention, and executive functioning skills to facilitate and maintain independence.
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Common Symptoms:
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Difficulty initiating, planning, or sequencing tasks
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Requiring additional assistance to perform daily activities
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Impairments in memory
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Decreased orientation to person, place, or time
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Lack of insight
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Difficulty sustaining attention for tasks
SWALLOWING​
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Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) can result from a variety of neurological impairments including stroke, brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dysphagia therapy involves education in strategies for safe swallowing, recommendations for solid and liquid consistencies, and exercise programs.
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Common Symptoms:
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Coughing or choking during mealtimes
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Pain while swallowing
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Feeling that food becomes stuck in your throat or chest
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Wet or 'gurgly' sounding voice when eating or drinking
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Requiring extra time for chewing or swallowing
SPEECH THERAPY FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE
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Speech and voice changes are common for individuals with Parkinson's disease. We provide a specialty program called LSVT LOUD, which is an intensive speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. This treatment aims to help individuals regain their voice and improve communication.
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Common Symptoms:
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Speech that is difficult to understand
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Speaking softly
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Slurring words or mumbling
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Using a monotone voice
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Abnormal voice qualities (e.g., hoarse, strained, breathy)
