#Speechtherapy

A Stutterer's & Speech Therapist's Review of "Out With It"

By Audri Gundersen For years I was looking for someone to understand the part of me that is my stutter. There is nothing quite like the feeling. It can take your breath away, make you feel small and awkward. If I could just find someone else who could relate to my feelings, then I knew that I would feel better about myself. I have gone to speech therapy all of my life, and I have only encountered a few people who stutter like me. But the game changes when you’re still stutter

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The SLP, TBI, and Stroke - Part 2

We have talked about what a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is, how it can be caused, and some of the effects on the brain as they relate to speech and language. Let’s talk more about how the therapists at Circle Creek Therapy are trained to provide treatment for someone who has experienced a TBI. Speech and language: Your speech may be hard to understand after the injury due to weak muscles or trouble controlling your muscles. It may be difficult to understand what others say t

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The SLP, TBI, and Stroke - Part 1

A traumatic brain injury or TBI, is a brain injury caused by sudden damage to the brain. Brain injuries can be the result of a stroke or sports/military- related injuries. A TBI can cause speech, language, and cognitive problems. Deficits in these areas create unique challenges for patients returning to the community and/or work environment following injury. You may notice challenges with social language, attention and memory that may negatively impact your interactions at wo

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