by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | May 7, 2026
Key Takeaways Receptive aphasia, or Wernicke’s aphasia, primarily affects language comprehension People with this condition may speak fluently but with little meaningful content Receptive aphasia is commonly caused by stroke or other brain injuries Speech and language...
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | May 1, 2026
Key Takeaways Dysphagia affects a significant proportion of stroke survivors and carries serious health risks. Thorough clinical and instrumental assessment is essential for safe management. Evidence-based treatment includes behavioral exercises, compensatory...
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...