Speech Therapy and Aphasia
A speech-pathologist can assist individuals with aphasia by developing strategies that will help them manage their symptoms.
Speech therapists tailor treatment plans based entirely on each individual’s strengths, challenges, and overall goals. A speech pathologist can coordinate with your care team members to ensure a treatment plan be optimised and effective.
If aphasia is a result of a progressive neurological condition, speech therapists will often work with your family to offer them strategies to use at home.
They may ask loved ones to change the way they ask you open-ended questions, such as replacing “What would you like for dinner?” – with – “Would you like pasta or soup for dinner?”
If you or someone you know is showing signs of aphasia, it’s important to get an official diagnosis as soon as possible. Early treatment can improve a patient’s ability to communicate significantly.
If you or a loved one has already been diagnosed with aphasia and would like to explore treatment options, Our clinicians at Optimum Healthcare are available to assist.
SOURCES:
https://speech.emerson.edu/resources/what-does-a-speech-pathologist-do/