Understanding Stroke
According to the Stroke Association, approximately 100,000 people experience a stroke in the UK each year.
Around 85% of strokes are caused by a blockage in the brain (ischaemic stroke), while the remaining 15% are caused by bleeding in the brain (haemorrhagic stroke).
A stroke can affect communication, cognition, speech, voice, and swallowing depending on the areas of the brain involved.
Stroke and Communication
Following a stroke, individuals may experience difficulties with:
Understanding spoken language
Expressing thoughts and ideas
Speech clarity
Reading and writing
Memory and attention
Social communication
Swallowing
Speech and language therapy can support recovery, participation, and confidence.
How Speech and Language Therapy Can Help
Therapy may include:
Improving speech production and articulation
Supporting language comprehension and expression
Cognitive-communication therapy
AAC and alternative communication methods
Social communication support
Communication partner training
Supporting communication that feels aligned with the person’s personality and identity
Evidence-based approaches may include:
Promoting Aphasia Communication Effectiveness (PACE)
Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT)
Semantic Feature Analysis
Speech drills and exercises
Electronic AAC support
How Can We Help?
We provide holistic, person-centred assessment and therapy for adults following stroke. Our team works closely with individuals and families to support communication, confidence, and independence.
Next steps
Start with an enquiry — we’ll guide you from there.
Option 1: Submit an enquiry
➡️ Complete our New Client Form and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.
Option 2: Get in touch with any questions you may have - we’re here to help!
📞 01908 614 479
✉️ enquiries@magicwordstherapy.co.uk
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