SPEECH THERAPY AFTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)
To help people suffering from the consequences of TBI, at Kick Start Therapy we bring you 
provides speech therapy by HCAI registered Speech-Language pathologists. Let’s walk you 
through how our speech therapy can help TBI patients to recover over time!
SPEECH THERAPY AFTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY 
(TBI)
 Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI is a neurological condition that is caused by 
an injury to the brain where there has been a severe bump/blow/jolt to 
the head or an object penetrating has pierced the skull to impact parts of 
the brain, causing brain damage and disruption to normal brain 
functioning. 
 This can include; memory loss, physical deficits such as imbalance, loss of 
coordination, muscle weakness, changes in speech, language and 
swallowing, as well as alternatives to mental state such as confusion, 
slowed thinking, and reduced concentration.
SPEECH THERAPY FOR TBI PATIENT AT KICK 
START
 At Kick Start Therapy we have HCAI registered Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), who are highly 
experienced in working with individuals with handling traumatic brain injury through the uses of a 
variety of speech therapy techniques (e.g,, like exercises for, joint movements, muscle relaxation, 
memory and more) to improve a person’s ability to communicate, thinking, swallow and other 
difficulties related to TBI. 
 Speech and other difficulties arising from TBI are subjected two types of impression, muscle injury 
caused by an accident or oxygen deprivation in the brain because of accidents like drowning. As 
such our SLPs focuses on assessing and treating the patient’s overall communication needs, as well 
as targeting muscles of the face, throat, and mouth to identify areas of all the possible impact due 
to the TBI. 
TBI DYSARTHRIA TREATMENT SPEECH THERAPY
 For thisIn this type type of TBI injury, thea person has damage 
to the nerves of their the brain, which has resulted in speech 
sounds to becoming soft or muffled, with expression of speech 
denoting slurred impression. 
 In such a scenario our Speech-Language Pathologist focuses on 
improving a person’s “speech intelligibility,.” in other words 
how well their speech is understood by others. 
 This is accomplished carried out using therapies like exercises 
to coordinate lip and tongue movements, improve breath 
support, and increase muscle strength in the mouth, jaw, 
tongue, and throat.
TBI APRAXIA TREATMENT SPEECH THERAPY
 For In this type of TBI injury an individual experiences difficulties producing suffer from syllables and 
sounds. Individuals’s with suffering from Apraxia know what words they want to say, but have trouble 
planning and sequencing the movements to them when trying as they fail to form the words. In such 
a scenario our Speech-language Pathologist involves exercises to slow the rate of speech in an effort 
to and pronounce words correctly. If this approach still does not work, our Speech-language 
Pathologist may introduce an augmentative and alternative communication device (AACD) to improve 
their condition. Furthermore, our Speech-Language Pathologist will also train the individual on how 
to use the device for best outcomes in their everyday life effect.
TBI MEMORY IMPROVEMENT 
TREATMENT SPEECH THERAPY
 Memory improvement therapy for a patient goes hand- in-hand with speech and other 
therapies. To help an individual improve their memory our Speech-Language Pathologist 
includes memory aids for their improvement and recovery process, which includes 
implementing a memory log, calendar, documented schedule, or a log (digital or on a smart 
device) of important addresses and phone numbers. Our SpeechLanguage Pathologist will 
provide formal training to an individual on how to use these tools to enhance their 
memory. With practice, this will help individuals to build memory competency as well as 
language in the long-run.
TBI DYSPHAGIA TREATMENT SPEECH THERAPY
 Dysphagia caused by TBI is a common problem among recovering individuals. recovering from the 
condition. To help individuals recovering from Dysphagia after a traumatic brain injury, our Speech-
Language Pathologist will conduct a Bedside Dysphagia Evaluation, Modified Barium Swallow 
Evaluation and/or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) process, to determine find 
out the root cause of concern problem. Once the root cause of Dysphagia has been discovered, our 
Speech- Language Pathologist will use exercises such as effortful swallowing, HAWK and Masako 
Maneuver techniques, along with thermal stimulation therapy and vital Stimulation therapy to help 
individuals recovering from Dysphagia due to issues because of TBI.
 These are some of the major approaches that our Speech-Language Pathologists use 
to help individuals recovering from suffering from TBI. Beyond these approaches, our 
Speech-Language Pathologists also provide an extensive support and care program for 
TBI individuals in the aim to help them improve their social language functions, 
communication skills, attention and problem solving ability through individual and 
group therapy sessions.
 If you are individual residing staying near Brampton, Maple, Mississauga, or Oakville, 
and areis looking for speech therapy for yourself or someone close to you our closed 
ones facing concerns issues due to a with traumatic brain injury, you can get in touch 
with us. We would be happy to help you.
WHY CHOOSE US
 At Kick Start Therapy we offer multilingual Speech-Language Pathologists who will provide 
1:1 therapy and consultative services in a setting that is convenient for you, for all types of 
traumatic brain injury. Our Speech-Language Pathologists will conduct atake thorough 
review of your TBI outcome, and evaluate them to create a strategic plan routine that will 
help you or your close ones achieve your goals and overcome the functional difficulties 
overtime. To begin your recovery process ensure freedom from TBI, difficulty get in touch 
with us, we would be happy to help you.
CONTACT US
Location
 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd. Unit 213, Brampton, ON
 7070 Saint Barbara Blvd, Mississauga, ON, Unit 2
 955 Major MacKenzie Dr W #110, Maple, ON L6A 4P9
 Square One, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Ontario,Oakville, Ontario
Phone
 Phone: +1 416 827 8274
 Fax:- +1-647-277-1227
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