Executive function can be surprisingly hard to explain in speech therapy. In this post, I share a clearer, evidence-based way to talk about executive function, moving beyond potentially misleading analogies…
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As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), we’re likely to work with adults who have undiagnosed ADHD. These may be people whose symptoms have been present all along, hidden beneath coping strategies or…
Memory problems can arise from many causes. We might be able to change some factors, like getting better sleep, exercise, or nutrition. But other causes might not have a “cure,”…
Speech-language pathologist (SLPs) may work with patients who receive botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections, such as for voice disorders , cervical dystonia, and chronic migraine (Padda & Tadi, 2023; Yale Medicine,…
Did you know that there’s more to speech therapy for Parkinson’s disease than boosting volume? More than helping our patients identify real-world situations where they should try their improved voice?…
Researchers have published a wide number of free cognitive tests, screeners, and questionnaires. Several years ago, I published a list of 18 free cognitive tools. The list has widely grown,…
Chronic fatigue is a condition that can occur with a number of medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and long COVID. Learn how the…
Post-COVID cognitive dysfunction can be debilitating. While we’re still in the early years of treating long COVID, we do have guidance for best practice. For the most part, this information…
Cognitive impairment is one of the most frequently reported symptoms of long COVID. Learn how to use evidence-based methods to assess cognitive impairment in patients who are living with long…
Here are five things you may not think of before neck surgery, from the perspective of a speech-language pathologist who is undergoing neck surgery. Free DIRECT download: Resources for neck surgery…