Speech therapy

Neurolinguistic Therapy: restoring essential functions for communication and eating

After brain injury, basic activities such as speaking, eating or reading can be affected.
At the Neurorehabilitation Clinic, we offer specialized sessions in neurological speech therapy (neurolinguistic therapy) to address these difficulties in a personalized way, with the support of expert professionals.

An individualized treatment approach

The process begins with an initial clinical assessment, where the specialized speech therapist determines the type and degree of impairment through specific tests. Based on this information, we design an individualized intervention plan, with the main goal of improving the patient’s quality of life and functionality, working both on functions affected by stroke or other neurological injury and on preserved abilities.

What difficulties do we treat?

Neurolinguistic therapy addresses communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders caused by neurodegenerative diseases or acquired brain injury, such as:

• Aphasia: difficulty understanding or expressing spoken language.
• Alexia and agraphia: problems reading or writing.
• Dysphagia: difficulty swallowing food or liquids safely and effectively.
• Dysarthria: difficulty articulating words, sentences or speech clearly.
• Voice disorders: hypophonia (weak voice), vocal cord paralysis, among others.

How do we work?

In therapy sessions, we use techniques such as myofunctional therapy, electrical stimulation, instrumental therapy, and specific swallowing rehabilitation materials and techniques. We work in coordination with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, neuropsychology and psychology. This allows us to:

• Re-educate posture, breathing and speech–breathing coordination
• Normalize muscle tone
• Improve mobility, precision and coordination of orofacial muscles
• Stimulate sensitivity in the oral and facial areas involved in both speech and swallowing
• Enhance affected functions while also leveraging preserved abilities

In addition, to reinforce spoken and written language, we use visual materials, everyday objects and digital applications, facilitating understanding and practice both in the clinic and at home.

The family is also part of the treatment

The role of family or caregivers is essential in the rehabilitation process. For this reason, we actively involve them in the treatment, providing clear guidance for home practice and helping them better understand the difficulties and how to support the patient on a daily basis.

Recovering communication, speech, voice or the ability to eat safely and effectively is possible.
In our neurolinguistic therapy sessions, we support you step by step to achieve it, with the care and attention you deserve.