Speech Therapy for Adults
How Speech Pathologists Help Adults with Stuttering
Stuttering isn’t only a childhood condition. Many adults continue to stutter later in life—or experience it again during times of stress, illness, or major life changes. Living with stuttering as an adult can feel frustrating and isolating, especially if it affects...
How Speech Pathologists Can Help with Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Your voice is something you rely on every day—whether it’s talking with friends, giving a presentation, or answering the phone. When your voice feels strained, tight, or uncomfortable, it can impact your confidence and quality of life. One common cause of ongoing...
Speech Pathology for Left-Sided Stroke Recovery in Perth
How Speech Pathologists Help After a Left-Sided Stroke A stroke can change life instantly. When the left side of the brain is affected, communication is often one of the biggest challenges in recovery. The left hemisphere controls language in most people, which means...
A Left Hemisphere Stroke
🌟 Understanding a Left-Hemisphere Stroke A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted. The effects depend on which area of the brain is affected — and when it impacts the left hemisphere, it can deeply affect language, movement, and cognitive...
🧠 What Is a Left-Hemisphere Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. If it affects the left hemisphere, it often impacts: Language & Communication Right-sided motor function Analytical thinking The left middle cerebral artery (MCA) is...
Right-Sided Stroke
A right-sided stroke occurs when blood flow to the right hemisphere of the brain is interrupted. Because the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, this type of stroke typically affects movement, sensation, and perception on the left side....
How Can A Speech Therapist Assist a Person With A Right Sided Stroke?
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can play a crucial role in the recovery and rehabilitation of a person who has experienced a right-sided stroke, especially since strokes on the right side of the brain can impact various communication, cognitive, and swallowing...
Key Aspects of the Iceberg Effect Post-Stroke
The "Iceberg Effect" is a concept that illustrates how many of the most significant challenges a person faces are not immediately visible, particularly in the context of health and rehabilitation. For individuals recovering from a stroke, the Iceberg Effect highlights...
Addressing the Iceberg Effect in Stroke Rehabilitation
The "Iceberg Effect" is a concept often used to describe the hidden, less visible aspects of a person's condition or challenges, especially in the context of health and rehabilitation. In the case of people post-stroke, the Iceberg Effect refers to the fact that while...
Chronic Cough: Symptoms and Treatment
A chronic cough is a cough that persists for 8 weeks or longer in adults or 4 weeks in children. Unlike an acute cough, which is usually caused by a viral infection (like the common cold) and resolves in a few weeks, a chronic cough can be a sign of an underlying...
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