Helpful Amazon Resources For Someone With Aphasia

Helpful Amazon Resources For Someone With Aphasia When someone you love is living with aphasia after a stroke, everyday tasks like communicating, reading, or finding the right words can feel frustrating and exhausting. But with the right tools, life can become a little smoother and more empowering. Technology, adaptive resources, and simple household tools can […]

Speech Practice Ideas for Adults with Aphasia During Fall and Halloween

Speech Therapy Ideas for Adults with Aphasia During Fall and Halloween Fall brings opportunities to incorporate seasonal themes into speech practice sessions, especially for adults with aphasia. Using Halloween and autumn as a backdrop can make practice engaging and meaningful, tapping into memories, sensory experiences, and language practice. Here are some creative ways to enhance […]

10 Benefits of Reading Aloud to Improve Speech

Benefits of Reading Aloud to Improve Speech Reading aloud is often associated with childhood bedtime stories or classroom activities, but its benefits extend far beyond these settings. For individuals with aphasia, reading aloud can be a powerful tool for enhancing speech and communication skills. Whether you’re looking to improve speech, expand your vocabulary, or build […]

Brain Injury And Speech

Brain Injury And Speech We welcome guest blogger Veronique Theberge from Weird And Wonderful Brain. One of the biggest impairments that remains for me 4 years following encephalitis and its token brain injury is my speech issues. For me, aphasia means that my speech delivery is often extremely slow, slurred, and connecting the dots between […]

A Heartfelt Note From The Author

A Heartfelt Note From The Author Three years ago, when my husband had a massive stroke, I would have given anything to have a manual explaining how to deal with such a jolting life event. Unfortunately, there’s no manual, and even if there were, everyone’s experience is different when it comes to stroke, aphasia, and […]

Putting the “FUN” in Functional Phrases

Putting the “FUN” in Functional Phrases One of the most heartbreaking side effects of aphasia is loneliness. It’s not uncommon to see someone with aphasia tucked away in a corner by themselves during a family birthday party. Or maybe they are pretending to be on their phone when spending time with friends because they don’t […]