Aphasia
Aphasia is a communication difficulty that occurs from neurological damage to the language centers of the brain. Your mindful therapist uses standardized assessments to pinpoint your difficulties and develop an individualized treatment plan.
Fronto-temporal Dementia
Communication difficulties that occur as a result of dementia can impact the entire family. Your mindful therapist can help you develop strategies to compensate and work on exercises to strengthen residual skills.
Apraxia
Apraxia is a communication difficulty which impacts the coordination of the muscle movements for speech. The brain struggles to coordinate the muscle movements of the lips, mouth, tongue and jaw. Your mindful therapist can help you with rebuilding motor pathways through intensive and focused therapy.
Pragmatic Language
At times the ability to adapt language in social situations can be impacted by neurological injury. Your mindful therapist can help you learn practical strategies and practice social problem-solving skills to improve your confidence in conversations.
Reading and Writing
Reading and writing skills can be impacted with neurological injury as well. Your mindful therapist can help you work on a step by step plan to improve your ability to read and write for pleasure or work.