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#SpeechTherapy after a stroke can be transformative. Through guided neuroplasticity, structured repetition, evidence-based techniques, & steady practice, survivors can rebuild lost abilities, strengthen communication skills, & form new pathways that support longterm independence.

Receptive #aphasia is a result of damage to Wernicke's area in the brain and generally affects comprehension, while expressive aphasia occurs following Broca’s area damage and affects speech production. #ReceptiveAphasia #ExpressiveAphasia

It is essential that people with #aphasia get the right type and level of support to thrive and adapt to their new reality while striving to improve. Here are a few simple ways you can offer support to a friend or family member struggling with aphasia.

#CognitiveCommunication deficits can be subtle but profoundly impactful after stroke, affecting independence, relationships, and quality of life. With targeted assessment & consistent practice, individuals can strengthen cognitive foundations and improve real-world communication.

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Dysarthria does not affect your ability to find the words you want to say, nor to understand others, nor to think. It is the outward communication that is impacted. Between 10%-65% of individuals with #TBI may experience #dysarthria. #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

TBIs affect the lives of people of all ages. Anyone can experience a #TBI, but data suggest that some groups are at greater risk of dying from a TBI or experiencing long-term health problems after the injury. @CDCgov #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

It’s Fact or Fiction Friday! Progress can only occur one year into diagnosis; then, time’s up! Fact or Fiction⁉️ #aphasia

What is... #Dysphagia?

Improve your understanding of spoken words by matching words heard to the corresponding image. Check out this exercise, which includes multiple levels of difficulty, now on the #ConstantTherapy app! #aphasia #speechtherapy #cognitivetherapy

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Social media is a powerful tool that can connect #stroke & #TBI survivors around the world. It is a community where we find support, root for one another, & feel less lonely. In this video, Nicole reminds us about the power of positivity, which she welcomes from her tribe, daily.

Regardless of your feelings as you make the major step of leaving those busy, #clinician-filled halls, knowledge & plans often make any type of transition easier emotionally – and they certainly can help you find the right immediate & long-term plans! constanttherapyhealth.com/brainwire/leav…

#Stroke can disrupt the motor systems responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing speech. When these pathways are damaged, individuals may experience motor speech disorders (MSDs)—primarily #dysarthria or #apraxia of speech (AOS).

It's Fact or Fiction Friday! Does someone with #aphasia have to acquire physical #disabilities as well❓❔❓ #aphasiaawareneness

THIS JUST IN: Constant Therapy has joined @American_Heart Center for Health Technology & Innovation’s Innovators’ Network! CT will collaborate with a consortium of #healthtech innovators, focused on advancing cardiovascular & #brainhealth innovation. constanttherapyhealth.com/press-constant…