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      See our TBI Home Page for a full list of information about Brain Injury, and links to information and strategies relating to memory, attention, social skills, executive functioning, and improving communication. A traumatic brain injury can cause damage to the brain that may contribute to both short term and long term difficulties …

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      The brain is an exceedingly complex mechanism and is made up of many different working parts. When one or more of these parts stops operating efficiently because of a progressive neurlogical diseases, the outcome might be speech, language and/or cognitive difficulty. However, there are many strategies that we can use to improve …

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      Many adults have speech difficulties for different reasons. There are a number of strategies that you can use to improve your communication. Click on the links below.   Adult Voice Difficulties This fact-sheet describes how the voice works, why voice problems occur, and strategies and exercises you can try to improve your …

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      See our Progressive Neurological Disease Home Page for a full list of information about progressive and degenerative neurological disease, and links to information and strategies relating to communication and cognitive functioning.   Professional help and progressive neurological diseases When you have been diagnosed with a progressive neurological illness, it is important to …

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      See our Progressive Neurological Disease Home Page for a full list of information about progressive and degenerative neurological disease, and links to information and strategies relating to communication and cognitive functioning.   Assistive Technology & Assistive Communication devices (AAC) Assistive technology is a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices …

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      See our Progressive Neurological Disease Home Page for a full list of information about progressive and degenerative neurological disease, and links to information and strategies relating to communication and cognitive functioning.   Adapting your home and improving your communication environment following neurological disease diagnosis   Many of the difficulties that have been …

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      See our Progressive Neurological Disease Home Page for a full list of information about progressive and degenerative neurological disease, and links to information and strategies relating to communication and cognitive functioning.   Delaying the impact of communication problems following neurological diseases   Progressive disorders – delaying the impact of communication difficulties When …

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      See our Progressive Neurological Disease Home Page for a full list of information about progressive and degenerative neurological disease, and links to information and strategies relating to communication and cognitive functioning.     The brain is an exceedingly complex mechanism and is made up of many different working parts. When one or …

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      Progressive neurological diseases and disorders of the brain can have a huge impact on communication skills. There are a number of diseases that can affect the brain and communication, we discuss a few below: To read more about progressive neurological diseases and their affect on speech and communication – Click Here.   …

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      See our Stroke Home Page for a full list of information relating to Stroke, Dysarthria, Aphasia, and startegies for improving communication.   Dysarthria and dysphonia Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder caused by a neurological injury or disease and it can affect one or more of the speech mechanisms – respiration, phonation, …

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