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Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder that can occur after a stroke, brain injury, or neurological illness. It affects a person’s ability to communicate, including speaking, understanding spoken language, reading (alexia), and writing (agraphia). Each individual experiences aphasia differently, and therapy is highly personalized to address specific challenges and goals.
Treatment areas may include:
Verbal Expression
Work on improving word-finding, sentence structure, fluency, and overall clarity when speaking. Therapy may include strategies for reducing frustration and increasing confidence in daily communication.
Auditory Comprehension
Strengthening the ability to understand spoken language—from simple directions to complex conversations. Therapy is paced to meet the client’s current level and build gradually over time.
Reading Comprehension
Support for reading single words, sentences, or longer texts. Therapy helps restore functional reading skills or develop compensatory strategies when necessary.
Written Expression
​Therapy for spelling, sentence writing, and written communication—whether it's handwriting, typing, or using assistive tools.
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Motor Speech
Speech therapy for apraxia and dysarthria in adults focuses on improving speech clarity through targeted exercises and strategies. Treatment often includes muscle coordination, pacing, and breath support.
Functional, Real-Word Communication
Our approach is rooted in the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA), focusing on meaningful, everyday goals that matter most to each person. Instead of just targeting speech in a clinic, we support real-life communication in the community and at home.
Therapy may include:
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Personalized goals like texting, chatting with neighbors, or returning to hobbies
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Real-world practice like ordering at a coffee shop or navigating appointments
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Involvement of family and caregivers to support communication at home
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Confidence-building and support for identity and emotional well-being
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AAC & Multi-Modal Communication
Everyone communicates differently. We help clients explore all forms of expression—not just speech—so they can connect in meaningful ways.
Support may include:
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Gestures, writing, drawing, or using pictures and textAAC tools like communication books, apps, or speech-generating devices
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Customized strategies to reduce breakdowns and increase independence
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Tools that support both recovery and long-term communication success
AAC is never a last resort. It’s a powerful option for increasing participation, self-expression, and quality of life.
