Speech Therapy Programs

environment for relearning of previous skills and development of new compensatory strategies. Class exercises focus on auditory processing, memory, reasoning, language expression, problem solving, and organization. Non-credit, no-fee classes are taught by licensed speechlanguage pathologists.

REACH Program (650) 690-5615 (Palo Alto)

www.reachprogram.net REACH classes are taught by instructors who are licensed experienced specialists in physical therapy, occupational/living skills therapy and speech and language therapy. Classes in mobility and fitness, adaptive living, and communication, provide small group settings for sharing ideas, accomplishments, support, and encouragement with others who have had similar experiences.

Skills Plus (408) 423-3507 (Santa Clara)

www.skillsplusprogram.org A program to help stroke survivors and other physically challenged adults improve functional social, physical, and cognitive skills. The program offers classes in communication skills, mobility skills, and independent living skills. Skills Plus is designed to complement, not replace, the benefits of traditional rehabilitation or therapy. Fee is nominal.

Occupational Therapy Clinic at San Jose State University (408) 924-3070

www.sjsu.edu/occupationaltherapy The clinic offers occupational therapy services provided on a one-to-one basis by advanced occupational therapy students under professional supervision. Occupational therapy is a health profession that helps people who have been affected by accident or injury, disease, aging, developmental delay, or psychological disability to make the necessary lifestyle changes to become more self-sufficient and independent.

Speech Therapy Programs

Stroke may affect the ability to process language, reading, articulating or even the ability to swallow. These conditions may improve with speech and language therapy.

Aphasia (uh-fay’-zhuh): an impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words, usually acquired as a result of a stroke or other brain injury.

Apraxia of speech (verbal apraxia) is difficulty initiating and executing voluntary movement patterns necessary to produce speech when there is no paralysis or weakness of speech muscles.

Dysarthria can affect the precision of speech sounds (pronunciation), the quality and loudness of the voice, and the ability to speak at a normal rate with normal intonation.

Dysphagia, a swallowing disorder, may occur in up to 65 percent of stroke patients. If not identified and managed, it can lead to poor nutrition, pneumonia and increased disability.

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American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) - The Action Center (800) 638-8255

www.asha.org They refer callers to speech-language pathologists who specialize in aphasia. Informational packet available at no charge. Other languages: Spanish.

Aphasia Center of California (510) 336-0112

www.aphasiacenter.org Highly experienced speech-language pathologists lead programs ranging from book clubs (reading and writing) and communication treatment groups to recreational classes. Assessment, education, training and consultative services are also offered. Program sites are in Menlo Park and Oakland.

Aphasia Treatment Program California State University, East Bay (510) 885-3241

www.csueastbay.edu/atp.html The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders has developed an innovative approach to the treatment of aphasia in an intensive rehabilitation program. This program is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cal State East Bay Hayward campus. An application process is required to participate.

Center for Communication Disorders at San Jose State University (408) 924-3688

www.sjsu.edu/cds/clinic Speech, language and hearing services are provided by graduate students with degrees in speech-language pathology. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Translation services in Spanish available.

City College of San Francisco, Disabled Students Programs and Services STROKE-COMMUNICATION CLASS ( 415) 561-1001, (415) 561-1001).

www.ccsf.edu/dsps Classes are designed for stroke survivors to improve overall communication skills in a group setting. Tasks include structured listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, as well as informal conversation activities. Participants are grouped according to ability. Non-credit, no-fee classes are taught by licensed speech pathologists.

Rehabilitation Center Outpatient Program El Camino Hospital - Los Gatos (408) 866-4059

www.elcaminohospital.org/Programs_and_ services/Rehabilitation The center has a Dysphasia Program designed to treat patients with swallowing disorders.

National Aphasia Association (NAA) (800) 922-4622

www.aphasia.org A nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families. “The Aphasia Caregiver Guide,” published by the NAA, is now available and can be downloaded from their website free of charge.

Peninsula Associates (650) 324-0648 Menlo Park (650) 349-8717 San Mateo

www.paspeech.com Peninsula Associates offers private speech therapy as well as group services at local senior community day centers and at their private offices. For more information email office @ paspeech.com.

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