Research

The National Aphasia Association is pleased to share information about the Aphasia Therapy Finder (ATF) — a free online tool designed to help clinicians, educators, and students access evidence-based aphasia therapy resources.

Learn about the NAA’s 2026 aphasia research grant program: the Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grant and the Outdrive Aphasia PPA Research Grant. Applications have now closed; awardees will be announced in the fall of 2026.

The NAA is honored to announce a new opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and community leaders working at the intersection of aphasia and health equity. Established in memory of Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, a tireless advocate and scholar devoted to dismantling disparities in aphasia care, this fund supports small but impactful projects that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in aphasia services, research, or community engagement.

Medical research has had a huge impact on our lives, from the discovery of antibiotics to new cures for cancer and treatments for heart disease. Similarly, research efforts are leading to steady progress in the diagnosis and treatment of aphasia. Below are some major advances in aphasia research in recent decades, and how you can help support these efforts to improve the lives of people with aphasia.

Research plays a critical role in improving the lives of people with aphasia — and everyone should be able to participate in that progress. We’re proud to announce the launch of two upgraded features on our website, designed with both researchers and research participants in mind. They reflect our commitment to making research more accessible, inclusive, and impactful—and to supporting the professionals who help move aphasia science forward.

The NAA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 Research Grants. This year’s cohort reflects the continued growth of our organization and our commitment to supporting innovative, person-centered research in aphasia.

There’s a new project being led by the NAA with funding support from PCORI. This project puts the voices of people with aphasia at the center of the conversation. It’s called a CORE Impact project, and the goal is to identify the most important impacts and challenges of living with aphasia.

We’re proud to announce our largest grant cycle ever: $30,000 in funding to support cutting-edge research in aphasia. This year’s grant cycle includes two Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grants, and one Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Research Grant. These grants provide a unique opportunity for early-career and established researchers alike to pursue projects that could reshape how aphasia is understood, diagnosed, treated, and lived with.

The NAA is proud to honor the legacy of Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, a remarkable leader in speech-language pathology and health equity. Her groundbreaking work advanced our understanding of aphasia care for underserved communities and inspired a commitment to fostering change in healthcare systems. Learn more about the new aphasia health equity mini-grants.