Language
I have worked for three years to bring back my language. The results at this point are much better than it was a year ago. It isn’t perfect, but it’s much better. In addition to speech therapy, I worked on language programs at home using products that I found online. I have relearned speech, understanding language, and writing words.
It’s really important to engage with the world. Talk to family and friends, slowly and as best as you can. Talk to other people with aphasia locally, if possible, or via ZOOM.
I have used the entire list of programs found on this page. See below.
Speech Language Pathology
Gaylord Therapy Services
North Haven.
203.230.9226
(Other therapy programs include hospitals, outpatient centers, rehab programs, university clinics, and private programs.)
Science-based Learning done at Home (with or without) Speech Language Pathology
Constant Therapy
At home, speech, language, and cognitive therapy exercises. The program aims to help individuals with neurological conditions regain functional skills that are crucial for daily life.
www.constanttherapyhealth.com
Lingraphica
Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be a powerful tool for individuals with aphasia, providing a means to express themselves and participate more fully in life.
Call 888.965.6005 or 609.275.1300
www.lingraphica.com
TactusTherapy
Speech therapy apps for adults recovering from a stroke.
www.tactustherapy.com
Talk to other people with Aphasia
National Aphasia Association Virtual Groups
Talk to other people with aphasia all over the world.
Programs included: Black American Aphasia, Young Adults with Aphasia, Parents with Aphasia, Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Chat, and PPA Caregivers.
www.aphasia.org
The Lingraphica Community
Building Aphasia Connection, One Session at a Time.
Connect with hundreds of individuals with aphasia and their loved ones. Live online. Led by speech-language pathologists and other aphasia experts. Meetings are 7 days a week.
community.lingraphica.com/
Aphasia Recovery Connections (ARC)
Our mission is to end the isolation of Aphasia
Work with people with aphasia, friends, and family
aphasiarecoveryconnection.org
Mid-Atlantic Aphasia Conference (MAAC)
The MAAC has both virtual conference programs on Zoom and in-person events. The meetings have special guests. This is a safe place for people with aphasia to share their stories (successes and struggles) and information.
Call Mark Harder at 215-852-0730 with questions.
www.midatlanticaphasiaconference.org
Games
27 word games at home.
Bananagram, Scrabble, and Wordle are great games for vocabulary, word retrieval, and spelling.
aphasia.org/word-games-to-help-with-aphasia/