Speech Therapy Benefits

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy addresses the cognitive problems that occur after a brain injury or other neurological diseases, including memory, attention, social behavior, judgment, visual-spatial perception, and language. These difficulties affect the abilities of the patient to care for themselves, interact socially, and complete tasks. The goals for treatment depend on the patient’s deficits. For example, a person with memory problems may receive written strategies for memory improvement. Treatment may be delivered individually, or group therapy and the intensity will vary.

Restorative Rehabilitation focuses on improving a specific cognitive function, whereas Compensatory rehabilitation focuses on adapting to the presence of a cognitive deficit. Increasing the client’s independence is a major component of the rehabilitative process.

Speech Therapy Techniques

LSVT LOUD:

LSVT LOUD® is an effective speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. LSVT LOUD improves vocal loudness by stimulating the muscles of the voice box (larynx) and speech mechanism through a systematic hierarchy of exercises. Research data support improvements in vocal loudness/tone, and voice quality for individuals with PD and improvements maintained up to two years after treatment. Recent research studies have also shown improvements in disordered articulation, diminished facial expression and impaired swallowing. Additionally, two brain imaging studies have documented evidence of positive changes in the brain following administration of the therapy.