Keeping Your Motivation High in Intensive Aphasia Programs
Staying motivated during an intensive comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP) can be a bit of a challenge, but it’s key to success. Here are...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 301 min read
Harnessing Neuroplasticity in Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs after a Stroke or Brain Injury
Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, is a fundamental principle in aphasia...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 261 min read
How Speech Therapy Can Help Adults Recovering from Stroke
Stroke recovery can be a challenging journey, but speech therapy plays a crucial role in regaining communication skills and improving...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 231 min read
What is an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program?
Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs (ICAPs) typically involve extended daily therapy sessions, multiple sessions per week, over...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Navigating Swallowing Difficulties in Parkinson's Disease: The Importance of Early Intervention
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While the characteristic...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
May 19, 20233 min read
What to Expect in Speech Therapy
Taking the first step toward rehabilitation is always the hardest part of recovery. Let us alleviate some of that stress by planning an...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mar 7, 20231 min read
What Can You Do If You Can't Talk At All
So what do you do if you can't even talk, like not even the right sound on purpose by itself, let alone a word or a sentence? You can try...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Aphasia and Spontaneous Recovery
Let's talk about spontaneous recovery. So after you have a brain injury, there's this period of time where you're very likely to have a...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Aphasia- Get Connected!
So you're already doing speech therapy and you're feeling stuck. You're like, oh my gosh, this is never gonna end. Ugh. I feel so alone....
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Aphasia- The Myth of the Plateau
Let's talk about what I hear a lot of people tell me, which is, I only have six months to get better or to make the most, and I really...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Parkinson's Disease Treatment and Speech Therapy
If you have Parkinson's disease you might be wondering what treatment options there are to help you live your best life. My advice is to...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Understanding the Differences Between Aphasia and Apraxia: What You Need to Know
Aphasia and apraxia are two conditions that can affect an individual's ability to communicate and carry out certain movements. However,...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jan 5, 20232 min read
What Are Some Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the motor system. It is named after the doctor who first...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 29, 20221 min read
What is Discourse Therapy for Aphasia and How Can it Help?
As we've talked about previously, aphasia is a language disorder that can occur as a result of a stroke or head injury. People with...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Can You Recover From Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder that can occur as a result of brain damage, most commonly from a stroke. It can affect a person's ability...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Why Memory Exercises Are Important for People with Aphasia
In my personal experience, almost NO ONE has ONLY Aphasia. And research supports that most people with Aphasia have some other cognitive...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: Why It's Essential for Maintaining Speech and Swallow
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, including speech and swallowing. Speech therapy can...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Maximizing the Benefits of Speech Therapy for Stroke and Brain Injury Recovery
As a speech therapist, I primarily work with adults who are recovering from stroke and brain injury. I also work with clients who have...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Continuing Rehabilitation After Home Health Care: In-Home Outpatient Therapy and Teletherapy Options
After a stroke or brain injury, home health care is often a necessary step in the recovery process. Home health care is focused on making...
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Lyda Kongswangwongsa, M.S., CCC-SLP
Dec 12, 20221 min read
10 Patient Rights to Know When Navigating the Healthcare System
It can be overwhelming navigating the healthcare system. Here is a list of some of your rights as a patient that can help you advocate...
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