Communication Disorders

Identify the Signs of Communication Disorders and Seek Treatment Early When Possible

According to the Center for Hearing Loss and Communication, 48 million Americans are affected by hearing loss which can begin at birth or develop at any age. The American Speech- Language- Hearing Association (ASHA), reports that 40 million Americans have some sort of a communication disorder which can either be a speech or a language …

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Aphasia Affects 34% of Stroke Survivors. Yet it is Often Misunderstood What You Should Know About Aphasia

The National Aphasia Association (NAA), defines aphasia as an “acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence. Aphasia impairs the ability to speak and understand others.” NAA shares that 2 million Americans are currently affected by aphasia and that this year, the yearly number of aphasia cases …

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Better Hearing & Speech Month 2019 “Communication Across the Lifespan”

Every May since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), observes Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), to “raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, encouraging people to analyze their own hearing and speech, and to take action if they think there might be a problem.” According to the Center for Hearing Loss and Communication, 48 …

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