Speech Therapy After Stroke: How It Works & What to Expect

A speech therapist plays an essential role in the healing process following a stroke. They help patients regain their ability to communicate effectively by addressing common post-stroke issues such as difficulty speaking, understanding language, and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). The role of speech therapists starts in the intensive care units in acute care, as they prevent food or water from going into the lungs due to swallowing difficulties.

Key Focus Areas of ST

• Language comprehension: Understanding the commonly spoken languages.
• Articulation of words: Weakness in the tongue and inner mouth musculature, which leads to an inability to correctly pronounce
• Swallowing difficulties: Weakness of the larynx and pharynx leads to the risk of lung aspiration.

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Treatment Approaches by ST

• Exercises for improving speech clarity include practising particular sounds and mouth motions along with electrical stimulation of the mouth musculature.
• Activities for language comprehension: Using familiar prompts, visual hints and images to improve language comprehension.
• Conversational practice: Having planned discussions to enhance communication abilities in everyday contexts.
• Exercises and stimulations of the larynx and pharynx to enhance swallowing mechanics and lower the risk of aspiration.