Tools for Adults with Dysarthria Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder. Further, the speech muscles become weak. There are many neurological causes of dysarthria. Each person with dysarthria is different. So, the treatment will vary depending on the person and issues seen. Talk to your neurologist and therapist for more information. Speech Therapy is for …
Recovery and progress in aphasia therapy Introduction Aphasia is a language disorder. In other words, parts of the brain for language have a deficit. Further, there is trouble speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. This is caused due to a stroke most often. Other neuro disorders can also cause a stroke. Click here to read more …
Working Memory Activities for Aphasia Verbal information when we communicate with one another is stored in the form of working memory. It is a temporary storage area with limited capacity. Using our working memory, we can manipulate the information that we see or hear so that we understand the tasks. It also helps us in …
Recognizing the Signs of Stroke: A Comprehensive Guide Stroke symptoms, A good mind and healthy body lead to a happy life! Staying in good shape is important for all of us. In fact, fitness and staying in shape is important for our brains too. The healthier we are, the less likely we are to have …
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“Buried Words” – An Inspirational Film of a Person with Aphasia” Buried Words, In today’s interview series, we bring to you an amazing journey filled with hope, positivity, and self-determination. This is the story of Ms. Nina Orris and her son Mr. Nicholas Orris, a filmmaker and video producer buriedwordsfilm. Mr. Nicholas Orris is the …
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Social Distancing Activities for Aphasia Social distancing to contain the spread of COVID-19 has been difficult for everyone. It is especially difficult for individuals with disabilities such as Persons with Aphasia (PWA). Many PWA have no option but to limit socialisation. And by limiting socialisation, we limit communication. It is advised for PWA to activities …
Functional Reading Ideas in Aphasia What is Functional reading? All of us use functional reading skills in our day to day lives. These are the common words that occur in one’s vocabulary. When we say the word “Hello”, it is not really us reading the word. This word is used so frequently in our lives …
Best apps for people with aphasia Apps aphasia, Stroke is the most common cause of aphasia. People who are affected by aphasia, have trouble with the four main ways that we understand and use language, including reading, listening, speaking, typing, or writing. Aphasia can also affect the muscles of the face which makes it difficult …
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Coping with Adults with Stroke During COVID-19 Stroke – Symptoms and causes, In the current situation of the pandemic, we are all trying to adapt to the new normal with its unexpected changes and the challenges. Wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, avoiding meeting relatives to be precautious, online classes, using sanitizer these have become …