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Speech-Language
The evaluation and treatment of communication disorders and swallowing disorders.
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Up to 10% of people in the U.S. have a communication disorder, from difficulty with speech to vocal cord paralysis. Learn how speech therapy can lead to a more expressive life.
Aphasia is a disorder that affects the ability to communicate. Learn about causes, treatment and coping tips to reduce the effects.
Patients recovering from stroke and orthopedic surgery, and children experiencing speech difficulties are among the growing number of patients now using video visits. Discover the benefits of rehab therapy video visits.
Parkinson’s disease made daily activities a struggle for John, but a targeted treatment program improved his movement and speech. It’s just what his doctor — and his wife — ordered.
What if you lost your ability to express and understand language? That's what aphasia does — it steals your ability to communicate. Find out more about its effects and how to deal with those afflicted.
Imagine being dropped off in a country where you speak very little of the native language, and as long as the native speakers speak slowly, you only understand bits and pieces. This is very similar to how someone with aphasia may feel every day.