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Stroke and its after-effects and role of speech therapy

Stroke and its after-effects and role of speech therapy

The period after a stroke is very critical, not only for the patient but also for his/her caregivers. A stroke patient has to go through a lot of challenges, including speech problems. Complete recovery from a stroke attack takes time, and one has to keep patience. It...

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 Is your voice getting hoarse? Speech therapy can help

 Is your voice getting hoarse? Speech therapy can help

Hoarseness of voice refers to a condition that makes the sound rough, raspy or weak. It can also cause a person's voice to sound lower or higher in pitch than usual. Hoarseness can be caused by a number of factors, including viral or bacterial infections, vocal cord...

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Voice therapy techniques for muscle tension dysphonia

Voice therapy techniques for muscle tension dysphonia

Muscle tension dysphonia is a voice disorder that can cause a range of symptoms including hoarseness, vocal fatigue and difficulty in speaking. This condition is often caused by excessive or inappropriate use of the laryngeal muscles. Voice therapy is a treatment...

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Overcome social anxiety & stuttering with speech therapy

Overcome social anxiety & stuttering with speech therapy

Social anxiety disorder and stuttering are two conditions that can significantly impact an individual's ability to communicate effectively and comfortably in social situations. Recent research proves that 75 per cent of individuals with stuttering also experience...

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Speech therapy during early intervention for autistic children

Speech therapy during early intervention for autistic children

Is your child suffering from autism? Speech therapy during early intervention and diagnosis may improve communication skills and overcome speech impairment. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction and...

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How does Parkinson’s disease affect your speech?

How does Parkinson’s disease affect your speech?

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder where the brain's nerve cells either break down or die. Speech issues and voice disorders are quite common in patients with this disorder. It has been reported that more than 7 million people with Parkinson's disease...

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 Is stem cell therapy for autism effective? 

 Is stem cell therapy for autism effective? 

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a genetic condition affecting the way a child communicates or interacts in the social environment. Autistic children have delayed behavioural development, often characterized by restricted and repetitive behaviour. Many recent treatments...

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Dysarthria and its Treatment through Speech Disorder Therapy

Dysarthria and its Treatment through Speech Disorder Therapy

Speech disorders like dysarthria happen due to muscle weakness resulting from damage to the nervous system. In dysarthria, the muscles we use to speak become damaged, paralyzed, and weak making it difficult for the person to form or pronounce words.  Just like...

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