The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) provides intensive speech and language therapy for people with language disorders after a stroke, brain injury, illness, or other neurological disorder.
Our program is structured to treat the whole person through our unique intensive, individualized, and innovative care. We also use a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) to focus on building applicable skills in individual, group, and real-world interactions.
Our intensive program, the first in the country, is built on research, our clinical experience, and feedback from our clients. Our program has been used as a model for other programs and has shown to be effective for people of all abilities. While we rely on our experience and what we know to work, we also continually explore new therapy methods and stay on the cutting edge to provide the best combination of care.
While each client is different, we have seen improvement occur regardless of severity, type of aphasia (those with global aphasia also respond positively to intensive therapy), education, age, or stage of recovery.
Program Overview
Sessions run 3-5 weeks
25 hours of therapy each week
One-on-One and Group therapy
Technology learning
Caregiver curriculum
Tailored to you
Full time, but part time options are also available
Customized recommendations to continue progress at home
Teletherapy (where we are licensed)
Services Offered
Services
Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP) (Both Virtual or In Person)
We offer an intensive speech-language therapy session that combines individual, group, and computer/tech work, exemplifying the Life Participation Approach.
Monday - Friday, 9 am to 3 pm, EST.
Teletherapy (Virtual)
We offer per hour therapy with our certified, licensed Speech-Language Pathologists.
Monday - Friday, 9am to 4 pm, EST.
Aphasia Social Hours (Virtual)
A low-pressure way to practice communication skills and connect with others. Open to anyone with aphasia. FREE.
Thursdays, from 2-3 pm, EST on Zoom.
U-M Aphasia Community (UMAC) (Virtual)
A virtual group communication program where you can boost your language skills in a supportive environment, while meeting other people with aphasia. Facilitated by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and a clinical fellow, interns or volunteers. (NOTE: Michigan residents only at this time.)
2-3:30 p.m. (EST) Wednesdays via Zoom
Contact
Address
University of Michigan Medical Center, East Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor Michigan 48109 United States
