What Are Communication Intermediaries (CIs) and Why Are They Important?
The ability to communicate is what makes us fundamentally human—yet for individuals with speech, language, or cognitive disabilities, navigating the world in general can be incredibly challenging. But the added pressure, stress and gravity of having a communication disorder and needing to interact in a legal or justice setting can be an insurmountable problem. Communication…
Read MoreWhat Is Aphasia? Types (Broca’s, Wernicke’s, Global) & How Speech Therapy Helps
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain, most commonly from a stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or neurological condition. It affects a person’s language skills and can impact their ability to speak, understand, read, and write. It is important to remember that although aphasia affects language skills, it does *not* affect…
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