TEXT & TALK
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Reading/Writing
Reading and Writing
An individual may experience difficulty in reading or writing following a stroke or brain injury. Reading difficulties may include: reading more slowly; understanding material as one reads; answering questions based on written material; recognizing or naming letters and words; and a change in rhythm when reading out loud. Writing difficulties may include: writing more slowly; changes in spelling or grammar; challenges in composing sentences; and decreased legibility of handwriting.
A Speech Pathologist can provide assessment and therapy for difficulties in reading and writing and can recommend exercises that specifically target the individual’s challenges.
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Social-Pragmatic
Social-pragmatic
A social-pragmatic disorder of childhood is characterized by a difficulty in recognizing the “unspoken” rules of socialization. Difficulties may include: turn-taking, maintaining or following topics, understanding abstract expressions such as metaphors, making inferences, recognizing humour, using cues from body language, telling stories, being excessively shy, or reacting inappropriately to unexpected comments or situations.
A Speech Pathologist can help by providing assessment and intervention services that give the child tools and insight for integrating and socializing with his/her friends and peers.
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Hearing
Hearing
A Speech Pathologist can provide consultative services for adults and their loves ones when being hard of hearing interferes with successful communication, as well as provide suggestions for successfully transitioning to the use of hearing aids. For detailed assessment, intervention, and hearing aid prescription, please contact an audiologist.