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Treatment for Adults with Neurological Disorders
Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis,
ALS (Lou Gehrig's), and more...
Treatment for Adults having Brain Damage due to...
concussions, accidents, falls, sports, surgery, cancer
and more...
in the areas of, but not limited to:
Reading, Writing, Socializing
Speech Sounds
clear, easy to understand speech sounds
Word Finding, Naming
able to speak freely, producing the right words
Comprehension
understand what others are saying
Expression
sharing thoughts & ideas, wishes & dreams, fears & beliefs; speaking
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Supports
Cognition
Memory
remember names, events, activities, how to perform certain tasks
Attention
maintain attention during conversations and activities
Problem Solving
able to think through challenges and come up with solutions
Safety Awareness
understanding and adapting to 'new normal'
Dysphagia
What is Dysphagia: Dysphagia is a term that means "difficulty swallowing."
Why is dysphagia dangerous? Persons having dysphagia may stop eating because it is too uncomfortable for them, which could lead to dehydration or malnutrition. People are at risk for developing pneumonia if food particles fall into the airway, "go down the wrong pipe."
How do I know if I have dysphagia? Signs that you may have dysphagia include coughing during/following meals, meals taking longer than 30 min to complete, feeling uncomfortable while you are eating, having a feeling that the food is getting 'stuck,' or 'can't go down,' having a 'wet' voice/clearing your throat while you are eating, or having a history of pneumonia.
What should I do if I am having trouble swallowing? Contact us at The Speech Square to schedule a free dysphagia screening.
Why is dysphagia dangerous? Persons having dysphagia may stop eating because it is too uncomfortable for them, which could lead to dehydration or malnutrition. People are at risk for developing pneumonia if food particles fall into the airway, "go down the wrong pipe."
How do I know if I have dysphagia? Signs that you may have dysphagia include coughing during/following meals, meals taking longer than 30 min to complete, feeling uncomfortable while you are eating, having a feeling that the food is getting 'stuck,' or 'can't go down,' having a 'wet' voice/clearing your throat while you are eating, or having a history of pneumonia.
What should I do if I am having trouble swallowing? Contact us at The Speech Square to schedule a free dysphagia screening.
