by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Apr 30, 2026
Stroke can impact nearly every aspect of life – movement, communication, cognition, and even autonomic functions, such as swallowing and breathing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 87% of all strokes are ischemic,... 
by Constant Therapy | Mar 31, 2026
Broca’s aphasia and Wernicke’s aphasia are two of the most well-known types of aphasia, a neurological speech disorder that affects language processing. While both conditions result from brain damage and impact communication, they differ significantly in how language... 
by Constant Therapy | Mar 25, 2026
Broca’s aphasia is a neurological language disorder that affects a person’s ability to produce spoken or written language. Often referred to as expressive aphasia or Broca’s area aphasia, it occurs when damage to the brain disrupts the systems responsible for... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jan 22, 2026
Key Takeaways Stroke can affect respiratory, phonatory, and resonatory systems, leading to reduced voice clarity. Evidence-based voice therapy focuses on breath support, loudness, resonance, and vocal function. Individualized assessment and gradual progression are... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jan 21, 2026
Key Takeaways Cognitive-communication disorders affect how thinking supports communication after stroke. Common impairments include deficits in attention, memory, executive function, and discourse. Evidence-based therapy combines restorative training, compensatory...
