7 Meaningful Ways to Raise Awareness During Aphasia Awareness Month
7 Meaningful Ways to Raise Awareness During Aphasia Awareness Month Each June, we observe Aphasia Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to bring attention to a communication disorder that affects over 2 million Americans—and many millions more globally. Despite how common it is, aphasia remains one of the least understood and most under-recognized neurological conditions. Aphasia […]
Finding Purpose After Aphasia: Why It Matters and How to Start
Finding Purpose After Aphasia: Why It Matters and How to Start “A disability may change your path, but it can never take away your power to create a meaningful life. Purpose isn’t lost—it’s rediscovered in new ways.” Aphasia changes how we speak, understand, read, and write. It can feel like the world has shifted. You […]
Understanding Apraxia: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Apraxia: A Comprehensive Guide Apraxia is a neurological disorder that affects the ability to perform purposeful movements and gestures, despite intact motor function. It primarily impacts voluntary motor control and coordination, making it difficult for individuals to execute skilled movements, such as waving goodbye or brushing their teeth, even though they have the physical […]
Support Groups for Aphasia Caregivers: Virtual and In-Person
Support Groups for Aphasia Caregivers: Virtual and In-Person Caring for a loved one with aphasia can be deeply meaningful—but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally draining at times. As a caregiver, you give so much of yourself every day, often putting your own needs on the back burner. That’s why finding support matters. […]
Heartfelt Speech Practice Phrases for Valentine’s Day
Heartfelt Speech Practice Phrases for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express love and appreciation for those around us. For individuals with aphasia or speech difficulties, practicing phrases related to the holiday can build confidence and make heartfelt moments even more special. Whether you’re working with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or practicing […]
Speech Practice Ideas for Adults with Aphasia During the Holidays
Speech Practice Ideas for Adults with Aphasia During the Holidays The holiday season brings a wealth of opportunities to make speech practice both festive and functional for adults with aphasia. By incorporating holiday themes, caregivers, friends, or loved ones can create engaging, relevant activities that help boost language skills while connecting to the joy of […]
Maintaining a strong relationship with your partner while living with aphasia
Maintaining a strong relationship with your partner while living with aphasia We welcome guest blogger Veronique Theberge from Weird And Wonderful Brain. Communication is an important part of a relationship with your significant other. Brain injury can challenge many aspects of your relationship with your loved one, and if aphasia is in the mix, it represents […]
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone “The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” F. Scott Fitzgerald You Are Not Alone Aphasia can be a very, very lonely condition. It can be lonely for the person who has aphasia and also […]
A Guide To Ambiguous Grief
A Guide To Ambiguous Grief “No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear. I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the same restlessness…” C.S. Lewis, quote from A Grief Observed Grief is something that we’ve all experienced. If you’re reading this, […]
What Is Aphasia?
What Is Aphasia? Aphasia has been in the news lately with Bruce Willis’ recent diagnosis. While our hearts are with him and his family as they navigate this complex, we’ve seen such an outpouring of awareness. For years, the aphasia community has tried to create awareness to initiate change for this unseen condition, and Bruce […]