Rebuilding Skills Following Brain Injury

Specialized Support for Injury Victims
Providing Essential Evaluation and Treatment to maximize functional independent cognitive-linguistic skills; attention, focus, memory, problem solving, cognitive flexibility, organization and sequencing.

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, OR, and NM. ASHA Certified 

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

Trusted by Neurologists, Neuropsychologists, Psychiatrists, Physiatrists, Pain Specialists, and Personal Injury Attorneys.

Barbara Schwartz-Thorne is licensed in AZ, CA, UT, OR, NM, GA, SC, NC, MA, and NV. 

Evidence‑based cognitive‑linguistic care for measurable recovery and strong medico‑legal support.

Board‑trained Speech‑Language Pathologist with specialized expertise in assessment, treatment, and case consultation for traumatic and acquired brain injuries (MVA, slip & fall, industrial, bicycle, motorcycle, concussion).

Services

Flexible care delivery: in‑person and telepractice options to serve clients across licensed states.

Interdisciplinary collaboration and case consultation with neurology, neuropsychology, physiatry, psychiatry, pain management, and rehabilitation teams.

• Comprehensive cognitive‑linguistic assessment: attention, processing speed, working memory, executive functions (planning, organization, problem‑solving, cognitive flexibility), language comprehension/expression, and reading.
• Individualized cognitive‑linguistic therapy targeting the 10 core executive skills to restore function across work, school, home, and community.
• Speech and language treatment: word retrieval, naming, oral‑motor sequencing, stuttering management, reading comprehension, and pragmatic/social communication.
• Swallowing (dysphagia) evaluation and management when indicated.
• Functional/forensic services for personal injury cases: objective evaluations, written reports, expert opinion, and deposition/testimony support for attorneys and insurers.
• Clinical impact (short) Restores cognitive foundation and day‑to‑day independence by improving attention, memory, problem solving, language function, and emotional regulation—reducing safety risks and increasing return‑to‑work/school potential.

Licensure & Coverage Licensed in 10 states. Experienced working with med-legal requirements and insurer documentation.

To refer a patient, request a medicolegal evaluation, or schedule a case consultation, call 702-521-3823 or email barbaraschwartz47@gmail.com. Timely intake and clear, evidence‑based reporting for clinical and legal needs.