SPEECH/CHECK
Blog · Field notes

Honest writing
about speech & practice.

Practical guides on speech clarity, daily practice habits, and living with conditions that affect communication. Parkinson's, stroke, TBI — and the everyday realities around each.

Stroke recovery · Home practice

Speech Therapy After Stroke: A Home Recovery Guide

A practical guide to speech recovery after stroke — dysarthria vs aphasia explained, home exercises that work, and tips for families supporting a loved one.

January 14, 2026 · 9 min read
TBI recovery · Practice

TBI and Speech: Understanding & Improving Speech After Brain Injury

Speech exercises and strategies for people with TBI, designed around fatigue management. Short sessions, realistic goals, and practical tools.

January 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Home practice · Daily exercises

5-Minute Daily Speech Exercises You Can Do at Home

A simple five-minute routine for improving clarity, loudness, and confidence — no equipment needed, no gym required.

December 12, 2025 · 5 min read
Understanding speech · Dysarthria

What Is Dysarthria? A Simple Guide

Dysarthria explained in plain language — what it is, what causes it, and what you can do to communicate more clearly.

December 12, 2025 · 6 min read
Communication tips · Daily life

How to Prepare for Phone Calls with Speech Difficulties

Warm-up exercises, practical strategies, and ready-made phrases for clearer phone calls when you have dysarthria or speech changes from Parkinson's.

December 12, 2025 · 7 min read
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