Language & Cognitive Treatment

Reconnect & Thrive

What is Language & Cognitive Treatment?

Language and Cognitive Treatment is all about helping you regain confidence in how you communicate, think, and connect with others. Whether you’re facing challenges with understanding or expressing yourself, or struggling with memory and problem-solving, our specialist is here to guide you every step of the way.

Together, we’ll work on personalized strategies and exercises to strengthen your skills and help you feel more empowered in daily life. For some, this therapy provides short-term support during recovery—for others, it becomes an ongoing resource for greater independence and connection. No matter where you’re starting in your healing journey, we’re here to help you succeed.

Language and cognitive treatment starts with understanding you—your unique challenges, strengths, and goals. During your first sessions, we’ll take the time to assess how language, memory, and thinking skills are affecting your daily life. Whether you’re struggling to find the right words, stay focused, or organize your thoughts, we’ll create a personalized therapy plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. This might include tailored exercises, tools, or strategies to improve communication, strengthen cognitive abilities, and rebuild your confidence.

Throughout therapy, we’ll work together to celebrate progress and tackle any challenges along the way. Our goal is to help you regain independence, rebuild meaningful connections, and feel empowered in everyday situations. Whether your journey is short-term or long-term, we’re here to support you with compassionate care and the expertise needed to help you thrive.

Stroke / Aphasia

Cognitive-Communication Deficits as a result of Traumatic Brain Injury or Mild Cognitive Impairment

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Motor Neuron disease, ataxia, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Demyelinating Diseases
Language
Cognition
Dysarthria (speaking)
Swallowing

Device Acquisition and Training for Augmentative Alternative Communication

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a sudden impact or force damages the brain. It’s one of the leading causes of disability and loss of life in adults across the United States. TBIs can vary widely—some injuries affect a specific area of the brain (focal), while others impact multiple areas (diffuse). The severity can range from a mild concussion to a serious injury that may lead to coma or, in rare cases, be life-threatening. No matter the type or severity, every TBI is unique, and understanding its effects is the first step toward healing and recovery.

Our specialists are trained to work with every TBI patient who walks through our doors. We start with a unique assessment to determine the best treatment plan. Using your results, we identify areas of cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Every tailored therapy plan is built with a focus on life participation and to maximize your communication and function during your day-to-day.

Speech pathology plays a crucial role in the management of neurodegenerative diseases, which often impair communication and swallowing abilities due to progressive damage to the nervous system. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can lead to difficulties in speech clarity, language comprehension, and cognitive communication skills.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) assess and provide tailored interventions to help individuals maintain their communication abilities for as long as possible, utilizing techniques such as speech exercises, alternative communication methods, and strategies to enhance swallowing safety. By addressing these challenges, SLPs contribute significantly to improving the quality of life for patients and their families, fostering meaningful connections even as the disease progresses.

Speech pathology plays a crucial role in stroke treatment, particularly for patients who experience communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of their condition. After a stroke, individuals may struggle with aphasia, which affects their ability to speak or understand language, or dysphagia, which impairs their swallowing function.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) assess these challenges and develop personalized rehabilitation strategies to improve communication skills and safe swallowing techniques. Through targeted exercises, therapy sessions, and support, SLPs help stroke survivors regain their independence and enhance their quality of life, facilitating a smoother recovery process.

FAQ: Language & Cognitive Treatment

Do I need a referral from a doctor to see a speech pathologist?

Some insurance plans require a referral, but you can always reach out to us to discuss your needs and learn about the best next steps.

Can treatment help if I’ve been struggling for a long time?

Absolutely. Even if your challenges have been ongoing, our specialists can provide tools and strategies to improve your communication and cognitive skills, helping you achieve greater success and ease in daily life.

What are some examples of independence that language and cognitive treatment can help with?

Language and cognitive treatment can help individuals regain independence in many areas of daily life, including:

Clearer Communication: Improving the ability to express thoughts, needs, and ideas effectively in conversations at home, work, or in social settings.
Managing Finances: Enhancing problem-solving and organizational skills to handle tasks like paying bills, budgeting, or tracking expenses.
Workplace Success: Strengthening memory, attention, and critical thinking to navigate job responsibilities, meetings, and deadlines with greater confidence.
Self-Care Routines: Building skills to follow daily schedules, manage medications, and complete personal care tasks independently.
Social Engagement: Rebuilding the ability to connect with family and friends, participate in group activities, or attend community events.
Household Management: Supporting planning and organizational skills needed for cooking, budgeting, grocery shopping, or keeping up with household chores.
Driving and Navigation: Helping regain the cognitive clarity and focus required to safely drive or navigate public transportation.
Learning New Skills: Providing tools and strategies to adapt and learn new routines, technologies, or hobbies.

The ultimate goal of therapy is to empower individuals to feel confident and capable in the activities that matter most to them.

Thank you for all your help. All the breathing and relaxation techniques you taught me were crucial throughout my training, and then on race day. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to train to the level I did. So, part of that medal is yours too.

Thank you for being such a competent, personable, supportive and warm professional. You helped me confront the horrible fears of losing my voice and ways to bring back quality and strength.

Gerriann Jackson showed so much compassion. She went beyond her duty. She made me feel special and that I made a difference in the world. I am going thru so many medical problems and Gerriann really made a difference in my life.

Elizabeth took my very masculine-sounding voice and completely changed how I communicate with the rest of the world. She gave me so much hope, and confidence along the way. She also provided me with easy voice lessons to do on my own, and tools that I'd have never known about passing as female. I feel so much more like myself.

I’m now in control of my voice and have the tools to train myself. Gerriann is available for followup if needed. I have a new confidence in my speech capabilities. It was a very positive experience.