Speech Pathology in Adult Rehabilitation
Neuroplasticity:
re-wiring the brain
Adult rehabilitation is built upon the foundation of neuroplasticity, the concept that the brain has the ability to re-wire itself after a traumatic neurological event, such as, stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Speech Pathology in adult rehabilitation equally draws from these foundational principles, which inform and guide therapy and intervention.
Helpful links:
Stroke Association UK
https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/effects/neuroplasticity-rewiring-the-brain
Stroke Foundation Australia
https://strokefoundation.org.au/about-stroke/learn/treatment-for-stroke/stroke-rehabilitation
Communication Disorders
Aphasia
Difficulty talking, reading, writing or understanding other people when they speak. It can happen even if your thinking, memory and judgement are unaffected by your stroke. This is also called dysphasia. (Stroke Foundation, Australia)
Apraxia of Speech
Difficulty coordinating the muscles for speech. Your brain has trouble planning the movements, making it difficult to say words. This is also called dyspraxia. (Stroke Foundation, Australia)
Dysarthria
Weakness or paralysis in the muscles used for speaking. Your speech may become slurred and difficult for others to understand. (Stroke Foundation, Australia)
Stroke Foundation Australia: Communication after stroke
https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/for-survivors-and-carers/after-stroke-factsheets/communication-after-stroke-fact-sheet
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up
Galatians 6:9