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Relearning to Connect: Using Texting as Functional Therapy for Aphasia
Recently, I worked with a client who has fluent aphasia —a language disorder that affects how people understand and express words, often following a stroke or brain injury. My client was motivated to return to work, where texting was a key part of his communication. Rather than focusing solely on traditional paper-and-pencil writing tasks, we incorporated his cell phone directly into therapy. This kind of therapy may sound modern, but it’s also deeply functional —and it’s su
Anne Shaknis Quirk
Oct 142 min read


Top 5 Misconceptions About Accent Modification Therapy
When people hear the phrase accent modification , they often have mixed feelings or even misunderstand what it actually means. At True...
Anne Shaknis Quirk
Sep 82 min read


When Words Get Stuck: Treating Perseveration in Aphasia
Recently, I worked with a client who was experiencing language difficulties after a neurological injury. One of the biggest challenges...
Anne Shaknis Quirk
Sep 32 min read


When Your Connective Tissue Affects Your Voice: Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome and Speech Therapy
At True Self Speech Therapy, we specialize in helping adults with complex neurological and voice concerns. Over the past two years, we’ve...
Anne Shaknis Quirk
Aug 132 min read
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