by livewellspeechtherapy.com | May 1, 2025 | Blog
The American Speech and Hearing Association celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the rest of the world in May. My three children are of Pacific Island heritage, and I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hawaii, so...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Apr 10, 2025 | Blog, Swallowing (Dysphagia)
There are many techniques speech therapists are trained in to help an individual improve swallowing function, starting with a thorough assessment. This may be an instrumental evaluation, using X-ray technology (modified barium swallow study) or with an endoscope that...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog
Is Slowed Speech a Sign of Something More? Have you noticed that a loved one is speaking more slowly than usual? Maybe they’re pausing more often or struggling to say words that used to come easily. You might find yourself wondering, “Is this just aging—or is it...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog
April is National Interprofessional Healthcare Month. I learn every single day from other professionals. Moreover, an important part of the profession of Speech Language Pathology is educating our colleagues too. I love sharing all the hard work experts in my field...
by livewellspeechtherapy.com | Mar 21, 2025 | Blog
I’m working with a post-stroke patient right now who is having increasing difficulty opening her mouth to eat and speak. Why? Trismus, commonly known as lockjaw, is a condition that limits mouth opening due to muscle tightness, nerve damage, or joint...
