Do you ever feel disorganized and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you aren’t always able to focus or accomplish the goals that you’ve set up? This may be a result of poor executive function skills. This article will explain executive function disorder and tell you how to strengthen your skills today!

Stuttering can impact people of all ages. A common question we are asked is, “How can I stop stuttering?” In this article, we provide expert tips that both adults and children can use to help control stuttering.

Are you or your child having trouble with the /r/ sound and wondering if you can change it? Difficulty pronouncing the /r/ sound is very common because /r/ is one of the most tricky sounds in the English language to pronounce. This speech problem is known as a rhotacism. In this article, we review the causes, characteristics, and prognosis for rhotacism. We also provide speech therapy tips for helping to pronounce the letter R better.

Developing strong or effective communication skills is essential in building a successful career, and they play a critical role in our personal lives. Here are 11 ways you can improve your communication skills today.

While there are certain risk factors for age-related cognitive decline, you can take steps right now to keep your brain healthy. There are a few simple lifestyle habits that keep our brain functioning at optimal performance. Continue reading below to discover six simple steps for a healthier brain. You will learn how small changes in your daily routines can add up to impressive results.

Difficulty communicating is socially isolating, frustrating and can even make it difficult to express simple wants and needs. This is why it is so important to address the individual communication needs of people with Parkinson’s disease in the most effective ways possible.

Have you felt that it is difficult to be understood when speaking with your face-covering in place? Or have you felt that your voice feels strained or that you have throat pain from speaking with your mask on? If so, read on for tips to improve your communication while wearing a mask.

Your voice has the power to completely change what others think of you. Do you like the sound of your speaking voice? Do you feel like your voice is too soft, too nasal, monotone, quiet, or too loud? If the quality, pitch or volume, or tone of your voice is not where you think it should be, then voice therapy may be the solution. Read on to learn more about what voice therapy is and how you can keep your voice healthy to avoid future voice problems.

When the quality, volume or pitch of the voice is different from what is considered normal for other speakers of the same age, gender and cultural background, it may be indicative of a voice disorder. The causes of a voice disorder can vary widely. A speech-language pathologist can help with certain voice disorders. For more information, and to learn how we can help with a voice problem, read on.

If you are new to online speech therapy, then we’ve got you covered! Here are some great tips to get you ready for your first speech therapy session.

Aphasia is a communication problem that can affect spoken language, understanding, reading and writing. A diagnosis of aphasia can be detrimental for both the individual with aphasia and their caregivers. Aphasia can affect a person’s ability to communicate during daily activities and prevent them from returning to work. The goal of speech therapy for aphasia is to restore communication and to compensate for the communication challenges. Our therapists can address these problems and improve the quality of life for those with aphasia.

You may hear other terms used such as telemedicine, online therapy, teletherapy, telespeech, etc., but they are all referring to the same concept. With telepractice a person in need of speech, language, voice or swallowing therapy/evaluations will receive all of the benefits of high-quality in-person therapy without having to travel to a clinic or hospital to receive the services.

Approximately 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s disease. Of those, up to 90% of individuals with Parkinson’s disease experience voice and speech problems at some point during the course of their disease affecting their quality of life. There is a way to help improve communication skills and quality of life with individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Read on to learn how.

Looking for the secrets to healthy aging? Well, it turns out that seniors don’t need secrets to improve their mental and physical health. If you are a senior looking to stay in control of your life, you just need to preserve your health and well-being with some simple steps, like the ones below, that will improve your daily routines and help you live a better life.

 Nearly 47 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease (AD). With no cure in sight, the involvement of the speech language pathologist is becoming essential to maximize cognitive-communication functioning at all stages of the disease process.

The oral cavity is vital in maintaining good systemic health and an important consideration in quality of life. Here are some helpful oral care tips for those dealing with swallowing disorders.

As a speech language pathologist, I understand the value of educating about speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. In this article you will learn how to identify the signs of speech and language disorders in adults and get the help that you or your loved one may need.

Vocal hygiene means taking care of your voice. Vocal hygiene may not be something that you normally think about, but it is important to take care of your voice so that you can have a resonant, clear voice well into your 60s, 70s and beyond.