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Aphasia on the Road: Ryan and Jess’s Journey of Hope Exploring Michigan, understanding Global Aphasia, and celebrating courage and connection. Right now, I’m on vacation in Michigan, traveling in our camping van and enjoying the beauty of the state and city parks. Between hunting for Petoskey rocks, wandering through farmers markets, and climbing the dunes…
Aphasia Speaking Out 2025. Free. Aphasia at Home or as a group Whether you’re a person with aphasia, a care partner, a student, or a professional, this event is for you. And the National Aphasia Association says “it’s more than just a conference. It’s a celebration of connection, creativity, and communication.” You are invited for…
Spoon Theory helped … a lot. The Spoon Theory was invented by Christine Miserandino, an award-winning lupus patient advocate and writer. Christine explained how ordinary activities can consume more energy for someone with a chronic condition, forcing them to make difficult choices about how to spend their limited “spoons”. Spoon Theory helps individuals communicate their…
My Third Written Blog. Why? Because I Have Aphasia. Why I’m Writing This Blog If you’ve looked around the Aphasia at Home website, you already know a little about me. I’m from Connecticut, and I have aphasia—a communication disorder caused by a stroke, a brain injury, or, more rarely, Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Aphasia affects…