Unlock the Path to Recovery

Specialized Support for Injury Victims
Providing Essential Evaluations and Treatment to Help You or Your Clients Reclaim Their Voice, Cognition, and Quality of Life.

1. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

• Concussions
• Contusions (brain bruising)
• Diffuse axonal injuries (DAI)
• Penetrating head injuries (e.g., gunshot wounds)

2. Stroke or Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA)

• Ischemic stroke (blocked blood vessels)
• Hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain)
• Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA or “mini-strokes”)

3. Spinal Cord Injuries (affecting communication and swallowing)

• Cervical spinal cord injuries impacting speech or swallowing
• Central cord syndrome

4. Facial and Cranial Injuries

• Fractures or trauma to the jaw, facial bones, or neck that impact speech or swallowing
• Craniofacial trauma affecting articulation

5. Neurological Disorders Following Injury

• Aphasia (difficulty with language comprehension/production)
• Apraxia of speech (difficulty planning and coordinating speech)
• Dysarthria (muscle weakness affecting speech)
• Cognitive-communication disorders (memory, attention, problem-solving difficulties)

6. Anoxic or Hypoxic Brain Injuries

• Brain damage due to lack of oxygen (e.g., near-drowning, heart attack, suffocation)

7. Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)

• From any injury that affects the muscles or nerves controlling the throat, neck, or facial muscles

8. Voice Disorders

• From head, neck, or brain trauma affecting the vocal cords or respiratory system

9. Degenerative Conditions Worsened by Injury

• Traumatic injuries exacerbate pre-existing conditions such as Parkinson's disease or ALS, leading to speech or swallowing difficulties.

Our team of licensed and certified speech-language pathologists has extensive experience and training in the field of speech, language, and cognitive-linguistic therapy. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and support to our clients.

Partner with Barbara Schwartz-Thorne. M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist Dedicated to Legal Collaboration and Client Success
Licensed in: NV, AZ, CA, UT, MA, NC, SC, GA ASHA Certified 

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you.