Introduction to Fluency Disorders Fluency disorders affect a person’s ability to speak smoothly and easily. They are characterized by interruptions in the flow of speech, which are often perceived as stumbling or hesitancy in talking. This can significantly impact communication, self-expression, and often the emotional well-being of an individual. What are Fluency Disorders? Fluency disorders…
Stroke, a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, can have profound and life-altering effects on individuals. Among the challenges faced by stroke survivors, communication difficulties often take center stage. Speech and language impairments can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, affecting their ability to express thoughts, connect with others, and engage in…
Aphasia is a communication disorder that can significantly impact a person’s ability to speak, understand, read, and write. It often occurs as a result of damage to the language centers of the brain, typically caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions. For adults dealing with this condition, the challenges can be immense,…
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a medical professional who performs assessments to determine the type of speech therapy an individual needs and then provides that therapy. An SLP is also referred to as a speech therapist. Issues That Speech Therapists Treat There are different forms of speech therapy, each type involves the use of approaches…
When parents notice their child has reached his or her first birthday and has yet to talk, they may think this delay is simply due to a slowdown in speaking processes. However, there could be an underlying issue responsible for postponing his or her ability to speak. This pause may be due to a disorder…
New parents may find it difficult to resist comparing the development of their child to that of his or her peers. However, comparisons such as these are of no use because communication developmental milestones are met at different times. Additionally, parents need to know that a delay in speaking does not necessarily indicate that their…
