Speech, Language, and Aphasia Therapy

Have you experienced a stroke or another type of brain injury impacting your speech and language abilities? If you are experiencing word-finding problems or difficulty understanding someone in a conversation, you might have aphasia. We can help you regain those abilities!

Language includes four essential components, each susceptible to the effects of aphasia. Here are some common symptoms that people with aphasia may experience:

Expressive Language

  • Difficulty finding words

  • Speaking haltingly or with effort

  • Speaking in single words or short phrases

  • Substituting sounds or words where they don’t belong

  • Putting words in the wrong order

  • Making up words

Listening & Comprehension

  • Difficulty understanding what others are saying

  • Requiring extra time to process information

  • Difficulty answering questions

  • Incorrectly answering yes/no questions

  • Increased difficulty understanding longer sentences

Reading

  • Comprehension of written material

  • Difficulty recognizing words by sight

  • Misinterpreting the meaning of written words

  • Difficulty associating sounds with letters

Writing

  • Substituting incorrect letters or words

  • Difficulty writing, typing, or copying letters, words, and sentences

  • Spelling or writing non-meaningful syllables or words

  • Writing sentences with incorrect grammar

If you are looking for additional support outside of therapy, we have compiled a collection of trusted aphasia resources for patients and families, including educational materials, local support groups, and organizations dedicated to the aphasia community. Visit our Aphasia Resources page to explore what is available.

For those navigating life after stroke more broadly, our Stroke Recovery Resources page offers guidance on rehabilitation, community organizations, and what to expect in the weeks and months following a stroke.

At Clarity Rehabilitation, we believe in the limitless potential for progress. The brain has the capacity to form new connections, even years following a stroke or brain injury. Our approach involves collaborating with you on your personal goals, ensuring they are not only achievable but also practical and relevant to your everyday life.

Two adults participating in social communication that Clarity Rehabilitation may address with patients throughout speech therapy plan of care (POC).
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