Open Lines Speech and Communication PC

12/17/2025

This year's ASHA Conference was a phenomenal success! We just wanted to share some photos of the event! .edu

12/15/2025

Speech therapy is more than just speech! 🌟 From stuttering and articulation to swallowing and voice disorders, our therapists are here to help with a wide range of needs. 🗣️ Discover how we can support your communication journey! https://loom.ly/vkEC-M8

12/10/2025

New hearing aid technology is transforming communication—helping people separate speech even in noisy background settings. 🦻✨ Discover how these advances make conversations clearer and life more connected: hear.com

12/03/2025

We are proud to share that Open Lines® Founder & CEO, Jessica Galgano, PhD, will be joining The Parkinson's Plan co-author Ray Dorsey, MD, and Eneslow Shoes & Orthotics CEO Bob Schwartz on an expert panel at the Artists Unite for Parkinson’s event, supporting The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Artists Unite for Parkinson's is a three day event at Detour Gallery, located at 545 West 23rd Street in New York City. Artists Unite begins with an art gala on Thursday December 4 and is followed by two days of educational events.

The expert panel will be in a Q&A format on Friday, December 5 from 11 AM-3 PM.

We are also proud to highlight the incredible talent of Open Lines clinician Grace Ji Yan Tsang, whose artwork will be featured in the exhibition. 🎨💛

Dr. Galgano and Grace are honored to be a part of an event uniting art, advocacy, and action in the fight against Parkinson’s.

📞 To learn more about our specialized work with Parkinson’s and how we support individuals and families, call us today.

Purchase tickets to Artists Unite for Parkinson's here: https://bit.ly/49PqXky

12/01/2025

Gene therapy is making history — an experimental treatment AMT-130 has slowed Huntington’s disease progression by ~75%, turning a degenerative condition into one we can fight back against. 🌱 Want to dive deeper? Check Smithsonian’s full story: https://bit.ly/4nN9gp6

Preliminary results from a small study offer hope for treatment of the degenerative disease

11/26/2025

Scientists have identified a hidden trigger behind Parkinson's disease: clusters of a protein called α-synuclein. These clusters may be the earliest detectable sign of the disease. Understanding this could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment strategies. Read more: https://bit.ly/48SF2NE

The findings mark a major advancement in our understanding of the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease

11/25/2025

Choosing a Speech Therapist? 🗣️ Ask These 10 Questions First!

Finding the right fit can make all the difference in your communication journey 💬✨

At Open Lines, we believe great therapy is personal, empowering, and built on real connection. That’s why we’ve shared 10 must-ask questions to help you choose the best speech therapist for you or your loved one — from qualifications and experience to comfort and communication style.

💡 Want to learn more? Visit our blog today! https://www.openlines.com/blog/choosing-the-right-speech-therapist-10-factors-for-finding-quality-care-in-nyc-la-or-online/

11/21/2025

🎉 Breaking news from Japan!

Last weekend, our CEO Jessica Galgano, PhD, CCC‑SLP and Global Co-Founder/CSO Lorraine Ramig, PhD, CCC‑SLP led a landmark certification workshop in Narita, Japan — training almost 100 clinicians in the evidence-based LSVT LOUD® voice-therapy method.

This intensive program empowers clinicians to help people regain confident, louder, clearer voices, especially those experiencing neurological conditions. LSVT LOUD® works by focusing on increasing amplitude of movement by increasing loudness — boosting vocal loudness, articulation, and overall communication through an intensive 4-week protocol.

The workshop was hosted by Dr. Masako Fujii‑Kurachi, PhD together with two outstanding Japanese institutions:

- International University of Health and Welfare (Narita) — a leading university dedicated to health and wellness education.

- Niigata University of Rehabilitation (Murakami) — a top rehabilitation university focused on advancing therapy and research.

We were honored to partner with these institutions as we expand access to world-class voice therapy in Japan and beyond. Thank you to all our participants for your energy, dedication, and commitment! 💪

11/19/2025

Jessica Galgano, PhD, CCC-SLP will be co-presenting a poster at the 2025 ASHA Convention in Washington, DC! ✨

The poster, “Envisioning Better Psychosocial Wellbeing in Aphasia,” represents work from the International Aphasia Psychological Care Research Network (IAPCRN). To date, there has been no consensus in the research or clinical communities regarding the terminology used to describe psychosocial wellbeing in aphasia, or how best to assess these domains.

To address this gap, the IAPCRN was established in 2023 as an international collaboration of researchers and clinicians committed to improving psychosocial wellbeing for people with aphasia worldwide.

The network includes three working groups with distinct goals. This poster highlights the work of Working Group 1, which was charged with:
1️⃣ Developing a consensus paper on mental health nomenclature in aphasia
2️⃣ Conducting a narrative review of mental health assessment studies to identify research priorities
3️⃣ Conducting a narrative review of treatment studies

This presentation focuses on the first two objectives, forming a critical foundation for more unified and effective approaches to psychosocial care.

Dr. Galgano co-authored the poster with lead author JoAnn Silkes, PhD, CCC-SLP (San Diego State University ) and collaborators Leora Cherney, PhD, CCC-SLP (Shirley Ryan Ability Lab ), Rebecca Hunting Pompon, PhD (University of Delaware ), Adam Jacks, PhD, CCC-SLP (UNC Chapel Hill ), Jacqueline Laures-Gore, PhD, CCC-SLP (Georgia State University ), Jamie Lee, PhD, CCC-SLP (University of Utah ), Jodi Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP (Brooks Aphasia Center ), and Deena Schwen Blackett, PhD, CCC-SLP (University of Central Florida .edu).

🗓️ Friday, November 21, 2025: 2-3:30 PM
📍 ASHA Convention, Washington, DC

We’re proud to help raise awareness, spark meaningful conversation, and continue advocating for individuals with aphasia and their families. 🗣️

11/19/2025

Jessica Galgano, PhD, CCC-SLP will be co-presenting a poster at the 2025 ASHA Convention in Washington, DC! ✨

The poster, “Envisioning Better Psychosocial Wellbeing in Aphasia,” represents work from the International Aphasia Psychological Care Research Network (IAPCRN). To date, there has been no consensus in the research or clinical communities regarding the terminology used to describe psychosocial wellbeing in aphasia, or how best to assess these domains.

To address this gap, the IAPCRN was established in 2023 as an international collaboration of researchers and clinicians committed to improving psychosocial wellbeing for people with aphasia worldwide.

The network includes three working groups with distinct goals. This poster highlights the work of Working Group 1, which was charged with:
1️⃣ Developing a consensus paper on mental health nomenclature in aphasia
2️⃣ Conducting a narrative review of mental health assessment studies to identify research priorities
3️⃣ Conducting a narrative review of treatment studies

This presentation focuses on the first two objectives, forming a critical foundation for more unified and effective approaches to psychosocial care.

Dr. Galgano co-authored the poster with lead author JoAnn Silkes, PhD, CCC-SLP (San Diego State University) and collaborators Leora Cherney, PhD, CCC-SLP (Shirley Ryan Ability Lab), Rebecca Hunting Pompon, PhD (University of Delaware), Adam Jacks, PhD, CCC-SLP (UNC Chapel Hill), Jacqueline Laures-Gore, PhD, CCC-SLP (Georgia State University), Jamie Lee, PhD, CCC-SLP (University of Utah), Jodi Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP (Brooks Aphasia Center), and Deena Schwen Blackett, PhD, CCC-SLP (University of Central Florida).

🗓️ Friday, November 21, 2025: 2-3:30 PM
📍 ASHA Convention, Washington, DC

We’re proud to help raise awareness, spark meaningful conversation, and continue advocating for individuals with aphasia and their families. 🗣️

11/17/2025

Scientists have found a protein called FTL1 may drive age-related decline in memory & learning — reducing it in old mice restored neural connections and performance. 🧠 Could point toward additional support and treatment options for Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ogmrzY

Synapses get a second chance as new study finds the culprit of memory loss in later life – it's a protein known as FTL1

11/14/2025

New research links 42 genetic variants to dyslexia, giving deeper insight into its biological roots. 🧬 Early diagnosis & intervention ensures faster access to better support. Read more: https://loom.ly/u9nFOZA