The National Aphasia Association and Open Lines Speech and Communication PC presents a new online group: The Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow. This group offers specialized support for people with aphasia who experience increased difficulty with thinking, processing, speaking, and/or swallowing when under stress or when feeling anxious, frustrated, depressed, apathetic, or other mental/emotional … Continued
We will demonstrate ways you can use technology and various applications to support people with aphasia and expand upon one’s current home program. We will go beyond just the apps “made for people with aphasia” and show you how to use the many options, personalize them, and tailor them to your needs so you can … Continued
The NAA set up a task force to increase our resources and outreach for people living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPAOS) and their communication partners. These resources include virtual chats for people with PPA/PPAOS and their communication partners (family and friends). Our free virtual PPA Chats provide … Continued
The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories, provide support, encourage meditative reflection, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant policies. This diverse, inclusive, aphasia-friendly group will discuss the unique challenges and gifts we share due to our experiences with disability and race, and is … Continued
Whether you light the chanukkiah for eight nights, decorate a tree, or throw a yearly New Year’s Eve party, the winter months are full of holidays. We want to hear how you celebrate your favorite holidays. Do you get together with family and friends? Give or receive gifts? Eat special foods? Tell us your favorite … Continued
Parenting is no easy feat, but can be particularly challenging when one parent has aphasia. Parenting with Aphasia meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer support, and learn more about how other parents are navigating the highs and lows of modern-day parenting when aphasia is along for the ride. This group is … Continued
This group starts with a guided meditation followed by a chair yoga class designed to promote relaxation. The class will end with open discussion about the experience. All ability levels are welcome! This group is led by Alycia Laks, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT-200 and Hannah Herring, DPT, RYT-200 of District Adaptive Yoga. We meet the third … Continued
The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories, provide support, encourage meditative reflection, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant policies. This diverse, inclusive, aphasia-friendly group will discuss the unique challenges and gifts we share due to our experiences with disability and race, and is … Continued
