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What Does Good Speech Therapy Look Like?
The best therapy is centered around functional activities that the client already participates in (or would like to). A few days ago I client with dementia and I went on a walk around her neighborhood. We looked at signs of businesses (such as the one pictured here)...
A Stroke of Success–Harol’s Story
*Shared with Permission Two years ago Harol had a brain stem stroke. He could not chew, swallow, or speak a single word. I was getting my private practice going at the time and was seeing only Parkinson’s patients at the Rehab. My coworkers at the Rehab asked me to...
Can Speech Therapy Help Someone with ALS?
May is ALS Awareness Month. It is a neurodegenerative disease that affects not only the person who has it, but the entire family. I am currently working with a young woman in her 20's with ALS. How/why am I involved as a speech therapist? How Speech Therapy Helps...
Where Can I Find Out More About Aphasia?
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. In December I attended the convention for the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) in Seattle. I love watching documentaries and was thrilled to attend a session where a panel from Boston University spoke about creating the...
Can Speech Therapy Help Adults with Apraxia?
Understanding Acquired Apraxia of Speech in Adults: Signs, Causes, and Treatment At Live Well Speech Therapy, we specialize in helping adults reclaim their communication skills after neurological events such as stroke or neurological disease diagnosis. One condition...
Happy Nurse’s Appreciation Week!
I have worked with the best nurses on the planet! Some have become my dearest friends!
Welcome! I Hope You Enjoy My Blog!
Welcome to Live Well Speech Therapy, where we explore a rich array of topics ranging from innovative speech therapy techniques to practical tips for everyday communication. Dive into our blog for insightful articles designed to help you and your loved ones communicate more effectively and live well!