Overview
A stroke can affect the areas of the brain responsible for speech and language, resulting in conditions such as aphasia (difficulty with speaking, understanding, reading, and writing), dysarthria (slurred speech due to muscle weakness), and apraxia of speech (difficulty coordinating the movements for speech).
Our post-stroke rehabilitation programme begins with a thorough assessment to identify the nature and severity of communication difficulties. Therapy is intensive, goal-oriented, and personalised to the individual's specific impairments and lifestyle goals.
We work collaboratively with the patient's medical team, physiotherapists, and family members to ensure a holistic approach to recovery. The brain's neuroplasticity means that meaningful recovery is possible even months or years after a stroke.
Benefits
- Improved ability to express needs and ideas
- Better understanding of spoken and written language
- Strategies for family members to support communication
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) options if needed
- Ongoing progress tracking with clear functional goals
Who Is This For?
Stroke survivors experiencing any difficulty with speaking, understanding language, reading, writing, or swallowing. Therapy can begin as soon as the patient is medically stable and benefits from starting early.