Services
Accent Modification Training
Accent Modification Training is a personalized elective service designed to refine your spoken English. Whether you speak with a regional, foreign, or non-native accent, this service, designed for an average of 12 weeks for one hour per week (frequency adjusted to individual needs), focuses on enhancing clarity and fluency in communication.
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It's important to understand that accents are NOT communication disorders that require treatment; rather, accents are a natural aspect of language. Every individual possesses an accent shaped by their linguistic background and community. Accents and dialects are intertwined with personal identity and cultural heritage.
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The goal of accent modification training is not to eliminate an individual’s first language (L1) or disconnect individuals from their linguistic community. Instead, it aims to:
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Improve Clarity: Enhance pronunciation and articulation to ensure clearer communication.
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Boost Confidence: Increase confidence in speaking situations, both personally and professionally.
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​Facilitate Understanding: Aid in being easily understood by others, especially in diverse linguistic environments.
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During the program, short daily homework assignments complement weekly sessions, reinforcing learning and progress. Our approach is supportive and respectful, focusing on your individual goals and comfort level.​
Speech Therapy
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Speech
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​​Adults facing challenges in speech (Acquired Apraxia of Speech & Dysarthria) benefit greatly from speech therapy. This therapy emphasizes muscle retraining for the mouth, lips, and tongue, along with improving breath support. Instruction is provided in compensatory techniques and assist in acquiring and configuring alternative and augmentative communication devices to enhance communication effectiveness.
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Language​​
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Aphasia is a communication disorder that typically results from damage to the brain's language centers. It impairs a person's ability to understand and produce spoken and written language, affecting their ability to communicate effectively. Language therapy for adults focuses on retraining the brain's language centers and imparting strategies to improve communication abilities and facilitate engagement in daily activities.
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Cognitive Communication Disorder
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​A cognitive-communication disorder involves difficulties in communication stemming from cognitive impairments rather than language deficits. It often arises from conditions like traumatic brain injury, stroke, or dementia, affecting abilities such as attention, memory, problem-solving, executive functioning and social interaction. Speech therapy aims to enhance overall communication effectiveness and quality of life for individuals.
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Voice
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A voice disorder refers to any condition or impairment that affects the quality, pitch, loudness, or resonance of the voice.
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Parkinson's Disease: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) LOUD services. LSVT LOUD is an effective speech treatment for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurological conditions, which focuses on improving vocal loudness and quality through intensive, high-effort exercises. LSVT LOUD includes 16 sessions delivered on 4 consecutive days a week for 4 weeks, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Clients are assigned daily homework and carryover exercises for all 30 days of the month, establishing a lifelong practice habit.
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Dementia Care/Caregiver Consulting and Training
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Speech therapy services through the Abilities Care Approach for Dementia specializes in supporting individuals with dementia to maintain and enhance their remaining abilities. These services target communication clarity, facilitate reminiscing through long-term memory recall, behavior management, and promotion of social interaction through tailored strategies and therapeutic exercises to maintain an individuals independence and engagement in daily activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
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