Speech therapy – Stellar Physical Therapy

Speech therapy to improve communication and comprehension

Improve Communication, Memory, and Cognitive Function with Expert Therapy

We offer speech therapy to address communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders as well as tailored programs like LSVT-LOUD.

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Cognitive training

Helps individuals improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and communication skills, particularly those affected by aging, neurological conditions, or cognitive decline. This therapy is essential for maintaining independence, daily function, and overall quality of life.

Communication disorders

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) specialize in diagnosing and treating speech, language, and comprehension disorders that affect communication. These disorders can result from neurological conditions, developmental delays, stroke, brain injury, or age-related decline. Through personalized therapy techniques, SLPs help individuals regain or enhance their ability to express thoughts, understand language, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Swallowing disorders

Speech therapy plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating swallowing disorders (dysphagia), which can result from neurological conditions, stroke, aging, or structural changes in the throat. Difficulty swallowing can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and reduced quality of life, making therapy essential for safe and effective swallowing.

LSVT LOUD program

LSVT LOUD® is an evidence-based speech therapy program designed to improve vocal loudness, clarity, and overall communication in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions affecting speech. It focuses on retraining the brain to produce stronger, more intelligible speech using high-intensity vocal exercises.

Did you Know?

The connection between inactivity and Cognitive Health

Social isolation and inactivity contribute to higher risks of dementia and depression, as they reduce brain stimulation and emotional engagement. Speech therapy improves communication skills, language processing, and conversational confidence, helping individuals stay socially active and connected.

Physical inactivity increases cognitive decline risk

Sedentary behavior is associated with a 30-40% higher risk of dementia due to reduced blood flow, brain atrophy, and impaired neuroplasticity. Regular cognitive stimulation, as provided in speech therapy, helps counteract the effects of inactivity by engaging memory, attention, and executive function.

Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 2022

Reduced social interaction leads to faster cognitive impairment

The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, 2020

Lack of mental engagement accelerates memory loss

Individuals who do not engage in cognitively stimulating activities are more likely to experience earlier onset of cognitive decline and difficulties with memory retrieval.

Speech therapy uses structured cognitive exercises (problem-solving, memory recall, language comprehension) to slow cognitive deterioration and enhance mental resilience.

Neurology, 2021

Brain plasticity declines without regular stimulation

Without continuous cognitive engagement, the brain’s ability to form new neural connections (neuroplasticity) weakens, leading to faster cognitive aging. Speech therapy promotes neuroplasticity through targeted cognitive-linguistic interventions, helping maintain brain longevity and adaptability.

Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 2022