When most people think of dementia, Alzheimer’s usually is the first thing to come to mind. But another form of dementia—Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)—quietly affects more than a million Americans and their families. It’s complex, it’s often misdiagnosed, and it takes a...

When I think about my work with APP2Speak, my favorite part is always the same: hearing people’s stories. Every person who uses the app has a unique background, a unique voice (whether spoken or digital), and unique communication needs. Some discover that APP2Speak...

I receive questions about our APP2Speak app frequently. Usually, I just answer the person who asked the question directly and leave it at that. But periodically, I think it’s a good idea to answer some of the most common questions in blog post form so many people can...

With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day just recently in the rear-view mirror, I wanted to take the opportunity in this month’s blog post to talk about a dual crisis in the country that you don’t hear much about. That dual crisis involves the fact that: The current growth...

Janet loves her husband deeply. But ever since his stroke took away his ability to speak, the days feel longer and heavier. She finds herself guessing at what he needs, second-guessing whether she's doing enough, and wondering why she's so tired all the time—even when...

There has been a lot of talk about autism in the news lately—and not just because it’s once again Autism Acceptance Month. Unfortunately, much of the talk I’ve been hearing has involved people disagreeing about the root causes of autism and whether autism is becoming...

If you’ve read even a few of the posts in this blog, you know that I’m a big proponent of communication apps for nonverbal adults. After all, as a Speech Language Pathologist, I regularly use speech assistance apps like the one I developed, APP2Speak, when working...

The Heartbreaking Challenge of Speech Loss Imagine waking up one day unable to express your thoughts, needs, or emotions. For millions of people worldwide with degenerative conditions like ALS, MS, or Cerebral Palsy, this is a daily reality. Losing the ability to...

Recently, I watched a new movie on Disney+ called Out of My Mind, and it really hit home. The movie, about a mostly nonverbal sixth-grade girl with cerebral palsy, brought up so many memories (good and bad) of my early career as a Speech Language Pathologist. But more...