Speech Language Pathologists touching throat

Swallowing Problems after Head and Neck Cancer

Speech Language Pathologists touching throat

Treatment for head and neck cancer can cause swallowing problems, called dysphagia. Problems you may have depends on the type of cancer, the type of surgery, and other treatments that you may need, like radiation or chemotherapy

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s. Today, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.4 million.

Stuttering Awareness

Stuttering Awareness

Stuttering Awareness

October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day and this year’s theme is A World That Understands Stuttering.
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

Those who suffer from TBIs may require care from a number of physicians or specialists, including speech-language pathologists (SLPs). SLPs work to address deficiencies in language, swallowing and speech. After conducting a series of evaluations a SLP will set goals, create a customized therapy plan, and schedule follow-up appointments for each individual client.

SLI Receives Grant to Help Those with Parkinson’s Disease

SLI Receives Grant to Help Those with Parkinson’s Disease

SLI Receives Grant to Help Those with Parkinson’s Disease

Thanks to a grant from the non-profit Parkinson Voice Project, the Speech-Language Institute (SLI) was one of 149 recipients to receive a 2019 SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd grant for $5,000 that will be used for training students to help those with Parkinson’s Disease improve their voice, swallowing and cognition.
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