3. Adults
We typically take for granted all the little things that go into smooth and effective communication until it is taken away by a debilitating condition. For adults this can be a significant cause of embarrassment, intentional social isolation, and even depression. The following briefly addresses some of the commonly seen communication impairments in adulthood. Interestingly, because of a speech language pathologists (SLPs) extensive education on the anatomy of the head and neck, swallowing disorders fall into this category as well. SLPs have become the go-to experts for swallowing disorders, commonly referred to as dysphagia.
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Recovery of speech post-stroke
Almost nothing is more defeating when recovering from a stroke than discovering that your mouth is no longer capable of forming the sounds that it used to. When speech becomes hard to understand it can take the winds out of your sails, fast. Speech language therapy not only can improve the clarity of your sounds but it can also recover your strength and your confidence in your clarity or intelligibility, and what better place to do that than in a nature-based location to get you outside and away from the hospital scene? You may even pet a horse, walk one, or ride one if it fits into your plan of care. Free consultations are available, so put in your request today!
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Voice, resonance, Parkinson's, and respiratory insufficiency related communication impairments
Losing your ability to be heard can be deeply frustrating, and changes in the quality of your voice are the pits. It's time to get your voice back by working with a speech‑language pathologist to restore and renew your vocal strength and clarity, allowing you to rediscover your voice once again.
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Language disability with brain or neurological impairments
It is hard to watch family members go through the struggle of a language impairment as a result of a debilitating neurological condition. In speech-language therapy the evaluation or testing results will guide the speech language pathologist in terms of which areas of the brain or neurological complications should be focused on so that the right areas are being treated during the course of treatment. A change in scenery involving nature or animals can work wonders to calm down the nervous system overexposed to hospital-based settings, allowing for optimal rehabilitation, and optimal language therapy circumstances.
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Swallowing or dysphagia difficulties
When we eat and drink we take for granted all the little steps that the body takes to swallow safely. When impairments arise therapy is the quickest and safest way to recovery from such a debilitating condition.
Speech language pathologists help to developing muscular strength via exercises and maneuvers during real swallowing tasks. Training on safe swallowing or drinking habits, strategies, visual aids, and modification to consistencies might also be sufficient enough for an SLP to get you to be able to enjoy drinking or eating safely once again.
SLPs can also lend education for patients and families on tube feeding, and how it relates to communication or swallowing, and can give recommendations for weaning off if swallowing abilities demonstrate improvement.
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Veterans
Veterans hold a special place in the heart of Path to Speech, not merely as heroes of the past, but as valued members whose experiences enrich the support and care we provide.
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