For Adults
We focus on evaluation and intervention services to improve communication skills — speech, voice, language and swallowing difficulties.
Conditions We Treat
Aphasia
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A language disorder that may affect your ability to express your thoughts. It may also create difficulties in understanding, reading, and/or writing.
The National Aphasia Association (NAA) is a nonprofit that provides research, education, rehabilitation, therapeutic and advocacy services for people with aphasia and their caregivers. Find digital resources here. |
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Free Online Book Club
Thursdays from 1-3PM
RSVP with Francie Schwarz of The Los Angeles Public Library:
[email protected]
Thursdays from 1-3PM
RSVP with Francie Schwarz of The Los Angeles Public Library:
[email protected]
Apraxia
Apraxia of Speech (AOS) is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult to say sounds correctly and complete tasks.
The onset can be from childhood (developmental) or it can be acquired (such as brain damage). Limb apraxia is also possible.
The onset can be from childhood (developmental) or it can be acquired (such as brain damage). Limb apraxia is also possible.
Swallowing Disorders
Difficulty swallowing which may also be painful.
Some cannot swallow food, liquids. and/or saliva at all.
Some cannot swallow food, liquids. and/or saliva at all.
Dysarthria
A motor speech disorder caused by muscle problems.
Cognitive-Communication Disorders
Difficulty with any aspect of communication arising from cognitive disruptions.
Gender Affirming Therapy
The desire to align one's voice and/or other facets of communication with their gender and/or gender expression.
And More!
Listen to Podcasts
Imagine if the last sentence you say tonight is the last full sentence you will say for the rest of your life. With the help of his daughter, award-winning radio producer Teresa Goff, Stephen tells the story of his battle with aphasia, and he does it without being able to speak! Duration 08:44
Hear from Nina Mitchell, a very young stroke survivor. Duration 09:50