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Speech Language Therapy

How can neurological conditions affect communication?

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Neurological conditions affect the brain, spinal cord and/or nerves. There are over 700 neurological conditions, however the ones most often associated with communication difficulties in adults are the following: Parkinson’s Disease Huntington’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia Multiple Sclerosis Motor Neuron Disease Stroke Brain Tumour Traumatic Brain Injury Communication changes can be sudden as in a … Read more

What’s the difference between therapy, coaching and educating?

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Coaches help people build a better future for themselves. Coaches do not focus on improving a clinically diagnosed condition. Coaches are strengths focussed, supporting self-initiated change. Coaching is growth-promoting, allowing people to find the answers for themselves. Coaches help people make sustainable changes to behaviours, rather than giving them ‘expert advice’. As a Health Coach … Read more