by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Apr 22, 2025
Imagine having an interesting conversation with family or friends where everyone is contributing freely, but you can’t. You understand what they say, and know what to say, but you struggle when you try to speak. You can only produce some incomplete phrases or... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Apr 10, 2025
Communication is a critical aspect of our lives. We use words to communicate our emotions, instructions, thoughts, and ideas. To do this, we use several parts of our bodies, including our brains, nerves, vocal cords, mouth, tongue, and jaw. When any of these parts are... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Mar 12, 2025
Stress is a real thing and can lead to life-threatening events if you don’t properly manage it. Stress is basically your body reacting to a threat, whether real or perceived and a sign that you should slow down. More so, stress alerts you to the likelihood of some... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Mar 8, 2025
Imagine a hose you use to water your garden – what happens when you step on it or it becomes clogged? Water stops flowing, right? Something similar happens in a stroke. A stroke happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off temporarily or... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Nov 11, 2024
Hemiplegia, a type of partial paralysis, is a serious medical condition that can severely impact daily life. Whether caused by a brain injury, stroke, or other factors, hemiplegia can have severe impacts on mobility, muscle strength, and coordination. This article...
