by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jul 20, 2025
Losing the ability to clearly and effectively communicate your thoughts impacts your life in several ways. Speech and communication disorders stifle your relationships, confidence, and independence in varying degrees depending on the severity. However, with the right... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jun 29, 2025
According to the National Aphasia Association, over 2 million people in the United States live with aphasia, with nearly 180,000 Americans coming down with this condition yearly. (1) Interestingly, despite the prevalence, most people have not heard of it and do not... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jun 25, 2025
You’re having a great conversation with a loved one, and narrating the events of your day so far, but you get stuck in the middle of your discussion. You remember having a nice meal, yet you can’t quite remember or find the name of the meal. You can describe it, you... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jun 23, 2025
Living with expressive aphasia can be overwhelming. Adjusting to your new reality and finding new ways to communicate is often exhausting. Like most medical conditions, expressive aphasia can be treated. These treatments are often tailored to help you improve your... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Jun 10, 2025
Aphasia is a language disorder resulting from injury or damage to your brain, typically the left hemisphere, causing difficulties understanding or communicating through spoken or written language. It can affect different aspects of language processing and function...
