Speaking, hearing and swallowing are some of life's most basic and fundamental gifts. It isn't until one of these gifts is lost that we appreciate the intricacies in them. When a person or family member does experience a change in their speech, language, hearing, or swallowing, they often feel outcast and alone. The goal of this site is to highlight headlines in mainstream media to help patients, families, and medical practitioners better understand topics in speech-language pathology and audiology. Whether it is current research, cinema, or celebrity encounters, I hope to provide tangible information and human faces to often misunderstood subjects. Featured on this site will be stories from mainstream media sources about those who have had changes in their speech, language, hearing or swallowing.
To survivors and family of survivors: I hope that by reading the stories on this blog you will learn, grow, and realize that in this trying time you are not alone. Rehabilitation is possible for many of the topics covered on this site. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are available in most medical centers to help when you have encountered a change in your speech, hearing, or swallowing. Contact your primary care provider for more information.
So...let's talk about speech.
Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs.
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