by Jenny Edgar | Sep 1, 2025 | Speech Therapy for Adults, Stroke
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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 20, 2025 | Speech Therapy for Adults, 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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 20, 2025 | Speech Therapy for Adults, Stroke
🧠 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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 13, 2025 | 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....
by Jenny Edgar | Mar 18, 2025 | 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...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2024 | Speech Therapy for Adults, 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...
