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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
14 Effective Methods to Communicate with Someone Who Has Aphasia
14 Effective Methods to Communicate with Someone Who Has Aphasia Aphasia, a language disorder often resulting from a stroke or brain injury, can significantly impact a person’s ability to speak, understand, read, or write. Communicating with someone who has aphasia can be challenging, but with patience and the right strategies, you can make interactions more […]
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 […]
The Cowboy Aphasia Camp Experience
The Cowboy Aphasia Camp Experience By Ryan Teal This June, I had the privilege of attending Cowboy Aphasia Camp in Tulsa, OK. It was an experience unlike any other. The camp, hosted by the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at OSU-Tulsa, offers a unique therapy program designed to improve communication skills and boost confidence. […]
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 […]
Why Aphasia Awareness Is So Important
Why Aphasia Awareness Is So Important The long-awaited month of June is finally upon us. We’re taking to social media and beyond to educate our communities and the world about the importance of aphasia awareness. This time of the year is very important to our family because we’ve lived the struggles associated with this unseen […]