Speech / Language Disorders

What to know about arytenoidectomy
An arytenoidectomy is a permanent and irreversible surgical procedure during which a surgeon completely or partially removes the arytenoid cartilage…
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What is glossectomy, and what does the procedure involve?
Glossectomy refers to surgery to remove a portion or all of the tongue. Surgeons perform it to remove cancerous tongue tumors. Read on.
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What does it mean if a 2-year-old is still babbling?
If someone is worried that a 2-year-old child is still babbling but not speaking actual words, they may wish to contact a pediatrician. Learn more…
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Tracheostomy: Speaking and more
Although it takes practice, people with tracheostomies can generally still talk. Special speaking valves can attach to tracheostomy tubes, allowing…
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Speech therapy: How it helps in multiple sclerosis
People with speech and communication difficulties resulting from MS can have therapy sessions with a speech-language pathologist to help them manage…
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Global aphasia: All you need to know
Global aphasia is a serious condition that occurs due to extensive damage to the language-processing centers of the brain. Treatment aims to help…
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Aphasia vs. dysarthria: What is the difference?
Both dysarthria and aphasia can occur due to brain injuries, stroke, or neurological conditions. Learn more about aphasia vs. dysarthria.
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Is it possible to recover from aphasia? Everything to know
Aphasia is a language disorder that occurs due to damage in a specific part of the brain. Learn about treatment, recovery, and whether aphasia is…
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What to know about primary progressive aphasia (PPA)
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurological disorder that can affect a person's ability to communicate. PPA has three subtypes. Learn more…
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What to know about Broca's aphasia
Broca's aphasia causes difficulty speaking in fluent, complete sentences. It most commonly occurs due to a stroke. Learn more here.
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What to know about aphasia after stroke
Stroke can have lasting effects on a person's ability to communicate — doctors refer to this as aphasia. Learn more here.
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What to know about speech therapy for autism
Speech therapy aims to improve autistic people's communication abilities. Learn more about the different techniques and examples people can try at…
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Expressive aphasia: Symptoms and treatment
Expressive aphasia is when a person cannot speak in fluent sentences. It often occurs after a stroke or other brain injury. Learn more here.
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