OFFERING IN PERSON, TELETHERAPY & GROUP CLASSES

Speech, Language & Cognitive Therapy for Everyday Living

OFFERING IN PERSON, TELETHERAPY & GROUP CLASSES

Speech, Language & Cognitive Therapy for Everyday Living

Functional Speech & Language Services Since 1994

Amy’s treatment style is to match an individual’s wants, needs and skills with custom tailored strategies/systems to improve function and independence. Sessions start with an evaluation to identify the areas of challenge, and then use a combination of personal interests, strategy development, education and advocacy training, along with scientifically-based interventions to help an individual maximize abilities. At each stage, Amy works collaboratively with all involved to develop a personalized program. Treatment is provided in a range of settings including home, community, work and schools, as well as through teletherapy, as needed, so that skills can be maintained and carried over into personal environments.

CLICK HERE to set up a free, initial consultation or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire whether these services are right for you.

Therapeutic and Functional Services Provided

Amy makes therapy relevant to an individual’s life. Her approach is centered on the unique skills, strengths and goals of each individual and their family. Extensive experience in providing functional therapy along with resource management and long-term planning to help individuals recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, acquired brain injury (stroke, anoxia, tumor), or experiencing mild cognitive decline, degenerative illness (such as Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, frontal temporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia), long COVID symptoms and symptoms associated with aging. She is knowledgable in the following skills:

  • APHASIA AND OTHER LANGUAGE DISORDERS
  • COGNITION INCLUDING ATTENTION, MEMORY AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
  • FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS
  • VOICE INCLUDING LSVT LOUD®, SPEAK OUT!® AND PHORTE®
  • COGNITIVE DECLINE ASSOCIATED WITH AGING
  • SPEECH INCLUDING APRAXIA AND DYSARTHRIA
  • MAINTENANCE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND SUPPORT FUNCTION

Communication Enhancement Group Services Provided

For those looking to enrich their daily schedule and practice communicating with others, consider joining one of the communication enhancement groups. Sessions focus on conversation skills using music, language, speech, voice and humor to communicate and connect with others.

Care Partner Trainings

Amy understands that a cognitive-communication difficulty doesn’t just impact the individual experiencing the change, but also affects those around them. Education and training care partners is a critical aspect of treatment when working with Amy and is incorporated into sessions to support carryover of skills into home and local community. Click HERE for more information about Care Partner trainings, including a new digital course specifically designed for the busy caregiver in mind!

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Amy Karas, MS, CCC-SLP | (617) 893-8807

Owner/Speech-Language Pathologist/Certified Brain Injury Specialist

SLPAmyKaras@gmail.com | North Shore, MA