Emerson’s COVID Care Team Can Help in Your Coronavirus Recovery

August 5, 2020 Matthew O'Connor, PT, DPT — Staff Physical Therapist

The COVID-19 Care Team at the Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies is committed to helping those affected understand their symptoms and work through their current limitations. We know what people have been through from the very beginning, and can work with those affected to reach their goals and put the virus behind them.

Living with a Motor Speech Disorder

October 11, 2019 Brenda Lovette, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist

Being able to communicate clearly and easily is a skill most of us take for granted in our day-to-day life. For individuals living with a speech problem, simply expressing wants, needs, and opinions can be a great challenge. Meet Laura Wallen, a patient at the Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies at Emerson Hospital. She is living with dysarthria due to a progressive neuromuscular diagnosis, but is finding help communicating through a speech-generating device.

Autism Awareness Month

April 18, 2019 Marahu Falcon George, MA, CCC-SLP | Speech/Language Pathologist

April is Autism Awareness month, when communities around the world show support and increase understanding for the people and families living with autism spectrum disorder. One of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching.

Parenting the Bilingual Child

January 16, 2018 Marahu Falcon George, MA, CCC-SLP | Speech/Language Pathologist

Many parents whose native language is not English or who speak multiple languages at home report receiving conflicting and sometimes misleading information about bilingualism and best practices for supporting language. In the United States we are becoming an increasingly multilingual country, so it is essential that we are informed about how to support children from bilingual homes as well as children whose home language is not the majority one.

When Language Is Limited: Tips for Thriving with Aphasia

February 21, 2017 Brenda Lovette, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist

People with aphasia, which can occur after a stroke or brain injury, may experience difficulty communicating. While it’s a loss of language, it’s not a loss of intellect. Here are a few tips to help those struggling with aphasia thrive.