by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Nov 8, 2024
Recently, Constant Therapy looked into the most commonly searched questions about aphasia on Google. While the first few questions were rather obvious, some of the latter searches may surprise you. We put CT resident speech-language pathologist, Zach Smith, to the... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Nov 4, 2024
The ability to communicate is essential to the human experience. With it we are able to express our ideas, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Speech and language disorders such as dysarthria and aphasia, however, can disrupt this essential ability, making both speech... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Aug 15, 2024
Two common conditions can develop after surviving a stroke: hemiparesis and hemiplegia. You may be asking yourself, “Are hemiparesis and hemiplegia the same thing?” Since these two medical conditions sound similar, people often confuse or use them interchangeably. But... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Aug 15, 2024
While most people associate speech and language therapy with children, especially those with developmental delays or a stutter, adults can greatly benefit from learning how to speak confidently and clearly, too. Whether a patient recently survived a stroke, wants to... 
by Zachary Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Nov 3, 2023
With the holidays fast approaching, many people turn their thoughts to the quality time they will get to spend with their family and friends. Celebrations, good food, football games, and parades abound this time of year and often serve to bring people closer together....
