Stroke (Both Virtual or In Person)

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, which can affect speech, language, memory, swallowing, cognition, and communication skills.

 

Concussion (Both Virtual or In Person)

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts normal brain function. It creates an “energy shortage” in the brain and affects neurotransmitters, disrupting communication between nerve cells. Common neurocognitive and speech-language symptoms include difficulties with attention, memory, processing speed, word finding, organization, problem solving, comprehension, mental fatigue, and communication.

 

Parkinson's Disease (Both Virtual or In Person)

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that can affect speech clarity, voice volume, swallowing, cognition, and overall communication abilities.

 

Dementia (Both Virtual or In Person)

Dementia is a progressive condition that causes decline in memory, thinking, communication, problem-solving, and daily functioning.

 

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (Both Virtual or In Person)

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by an external force, such as a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head, that disrupts normal brain function. Depending on the severity and area of the brain affected, a TBI may result in difficulties with speech, cognition, memory, attention, swallowing, and executive functioning.

 

Acquired Brain Injury (Both Virtual or In Person)

An acquired brain injury refers to brain damage that occurs after birth due to illness, lack of oxygen, infection, stroke, or other medical conditions affecting cognitive and communication abilities.

 

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (Both Virtual or In Person)

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition affecting the central nervous system that may cause changes in speech, voice, cognition, swallowing, memory, and energy.

 

Functional Neurologic Disorder (Both Virtual or In Person)

Functional neurologic disorder (FND) is a condition in which the nervous system does not function properly, leading to real symptoms such as speech, voice, movement, or cognitive difficulties without a structural neurological disease as the cause.

 

Cognitive Linguistic Deficits (Both Virtual or In Person)

Cognitive-linguistic deficits refer to difficulties with attention, memory, problem-solving, reasoning, and language skills that impact communication and daily functioning.

 

Brain Tumors (Both Virtual or In Person)

Brain tumors are abnormal growths in the brain that can affect speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and other communication-related abilities depending on their location and size. Surgical resection (tumor removal) can also temporarily or permanently impact these functions due to changes in surrounding brain tissue.

 

Long COVID (Both Virtual or In Person)

Long COVID refers to persistent symptoms following a COVID-19 infection, which may include brain fog, memory problems, reduced attention, slowed processing speed, and communication difficulties.