Is it Apraxia or Autism? Many parents of children with speech and language delays are often confused what is the underlying cause of the delay. Is it Apraxia or Autism? Let’s look at both conditions one by one. It is important to differentially diagnose the condition because that helps in choosing the correct approach for … The post Is it Apraxia or Autism? appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

Will dysarthria go away? This is one of the most common questions brought to speech-language pathologists. This article will give you knowledge about what causes dysarthria, how It can be treated and the treatment outcomes. For those who aren’t aware, Damage to the peripheral and central nervous system causes Dysarthria. Cerebrovascular accident (stroke), Amyotrophic lateral … The post Will Dysarthria go away? appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

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 … The post Tools for Adults with Dysarthria appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

Right hemisphere damage and speech skills In this blog, we will talk about right hemisphere damage and speech skills. I know these are complex terms. But, our brain in itself is such a complex body part. In layman’s terms, the brain is divided into two sides, the left side and the right side. Each side … The post Right hemisphere damage and speech skills appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

Functional Writing Activities for Individuals with Aphasia Persons living with Aphasia have a difficult time communicating their daily needs. The role of an SLP is to expand the scope of functional communication between individuals with and without Aphasia.  It can have a severe impact on a person’s ability to comprehend or express. SLPs have made … The post Functional Writing Activities for Individuals with Aphasia appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

PROMPT- Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets Children with Childhood Apraxia Of Speech have difficulty planning and programming the movements of their tongue and jaw muscles. What is PROMPT Therapy? Speech is a complex activity; it requires the coordination of the brain and a hundred different muscles. A child faces difficulty coordinating oral movements … The post PROMPT Therapy appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

Introduction Recently, Bruce Willis was diagnosed with Aphasia. He had to take a break from his career in acting. This has sparked a fire around Aphasia. Everybody is curious to know what is it? Can aphasia go away? How is it caused? Is it temporary or permanent?  And, a lot of other questions. In this … The post Can Aphasia go away? appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

What is Aphasia? Aphasia is an acquired language disorder. It is the inability to comprehend or express language. Aphasia usually occurs in adults after cerebrovascular accidents such as strokes. It can also result from a brain tumor, head injury, or significant damage to the left hemisphere. Almost 25-40% of stroke survivors present with Aphasia and … The post Does Speech Therapy Help Aphasia? appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

Will Apraxia Of Speech Go Away? Apraxia is a motor speech disorder that occurs in children. When a child has Apraxia of Speech (AOS), they have difficulty moving their lips, and tongue to make the required sounds correctly. A child with Apraxia of Speech knows exactly what to say. The issue lies in how the … The post Will Apraxia Of Speech Go Away? appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more

Music Therapy for Aphasia You sure have heard of Speech Therapy for Aphasia! But what is music therapy for Aphasia? Let’s find out! Music Therapy for Aphasia has been present for years. So, this was started in 1970s by Estabrooks for aphasia. However, it has gained traction recently. Have you seen, how quickly you can … The post Music Therapy for Aphasia appeared first on 1SpecialPlace ..read more