Posts by Laura Malis
2 million people in the United States have aphasia
Aphasia on the Connecticut Shoreline: What It Is, Who It Affects, and How to Get Help What Is Aphasia? Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain. It can affect speaking, listening, reading, and writing, but it does not affect intelligence. More than 2 million people in the United States live with…
Read MoreSix people with aphasia shared their achievements
Surviving and Thriving with Aphasia: Stories of Strength, Recovery, and Hope Living with aphasia can feel like entering a new world of communication — one that requires patience, creativity, and courage. In this post, I’m sharing highlights from the Speaking Out! convention and what the session “Surviving and Thriving with Aphasia” taught me about resilience,…
Read MoreAphasia Vacation
My Aphasia Vacation On my aphasia vacation, I spent a month exploring life in Michigan. It was a blast. We hiked in state parks. We filled our camper van, our shoes and our feet with sand from the dunes of Lake Michigan. We climbed a couple of lighthouses and collected 30 pounds of rocks. (In…
Read MoreGlobal Aphasia
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…
Read MoreAphasia Speaking Out
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…
Read MoreMy Speech Therapist Taught me about Spoon Theory
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…
Read MoreMy third written blog. I used to write about travel and retirement. Now Aphasia.
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…
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