Majority of those who suffer from a stroke are left with cognitive, sensory, physical, and communication deficits that can take months or even years to improve. At Superior Health Care Providers, Inc., we have dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists(SLP) who can help stroke patients regain their speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities.

What are some common speech-language deficits after a stroke?

Some common speech-language deficits experienced by stroke patients include:

1. Dysphagia (Swallowing difficulties due to weakened muscles)
2. Aphasia (Difficulty producing and understanding speech)
3. Dysarthria (Slurred speech due to muscle weakness)
4. Cognitive-Communicative (Memory deficits, lack of problem-solving skills, attention problems)

These are just four common problems that stroke patients encounter. In order to address these, our qualified Speech-Language Pathologist can provide:

1. For those struggling with dysphagia: Our SLP will assess the client’s present swallowing abilities. From there, they can recommend diet changes, feeding techniques, and proper positioning for swallowing safety.
2. For those struggling with aphasia: Our SLP can provide activities such as core vocabulary, word retrieval, conversational skills, and role-playing of everyday discussions and communication situations.
3. For those struggling with dysarthria: Our SLP can focus on strategies that can help those who have muscle weakness and are unable to produce speech properly. They can provide techniques on how a patient can compensate for their muscle weakness. They can also use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) techniques and other rehabilitative technologies.
4. For those struggling with cognitive-communicative deficits. Our SLP can help improve the cognitive skills of a stroke patient through cognitive-stimulating activities such as board and card games, crossword puzzles, journaling, arts and crafts, listening to music, reading books, and more.

Superior Health Care Providers, Inc., our Speech-Language Pathologists will work closely with each client to determine their exact rehabilitative needs. They will thoroughly evaluate the client’s situation and from there, they will design a rehabilitative program that can address their speech-language and/or swallowing difficulties.

Our SLPs are qualified, licensed, and patient professionals who prioritize the needs and recovery of every client that they serve. They utilize all of their knowledge, skills, and training to provide the highest quality of personalized services possible. If you have inquiries about our speech/language services, please contact us at 909-946-0186 for assistance.