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Aphasia Recovery Takes Daily Practice Every person with aphasia is unique. But if we want to rebuild language—speaking, reading, and writing—it helps to think of recovery as a full-time job, about 30 or 40 hours a week. Speech Therapy and Home Practice Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are important. They help guide recovery and show how language…
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…
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,…
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…