The NAA offers a variety of programs and events designed to connect, educate, and empower individuals with aphasia and those who support them.
Program: Technology and Supports for Aphasia Group Topic: Learn about current technology available to support people with aphasia. Advisors: Brooke Lang and Bryn Bowles When: The first Wednesday of the month, 4:00-5:00pm EST Click This Zoom Link To Join More Information: In this virtual conversation group, we will share and discuss using technology to support
View DetailsJoin us for conversation about cultivating wellness in your daily life. Whether it’s through a yoga or mindfulness practice, social connections, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, listening to good music or podcasts, or even just treating yourself to a fancy skincare product, how do you promote wellness and self-care? All are invited to share ideas and suggestions.
View DetailsIf you love to explore the world and miss traveling, join our virtual travel conversation group Journey Through Speech. This peer-led conversation group meets once a month to discuss all things related to travel and culture. In this aphasia-friendly space, we will be sharing our travel experiences, exploring a variety of cultures, discussing places we have been and want to go, exchanging travel tips, and much more. This group is advised by Craig Smith and Genevieve Richardson (Founder of LIFE Speech Pathology).
View DetailsThis inclusive, aphasia-friendly group discusses a wide range of topics, including sharing tips and some of the challenges faced living while Black and struck by an invisible, severely underknown disability called aphasia. We welcome all who acknowledge the existence of the unique challenges each quality poses and support the mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black people living with aphasia.
View DetailsJoin us for an evening support group for communication and care partners of people with primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPA/PPAOS). This is a space for care partners, family, and friends of people with PPA/PPAOS to find community with one another. Hosted virtually via Zoom by the National Aphasia Association.
View DetailsParenting 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.
View DetailsAsk the Expert is a free, interactive webinar putting people with aphasia in touch with experts in aphasia-related fields.
View DetailsThis group will bring popular TV game shows to life in an aphasia-friendly way. We will play games like Jeopardy, Family Feud, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Come and join in on the fun!
View DetailsPPA Chats are for people with PPA and their communication partners. We start as a group, sometimes with a short presentation. Then, we split into breakout rooms based on PPA type or symptoms, so you can talk with others in a similar situation. Communication partners are welcome to assist during the chat, like using supports (i.e., key words, help with words, etc.). There’s also a breakout room for communication partners to connect with each other.
View DetailsIn this virtual conversation group, we will have an opportunity to talk about the topic shared in this month’s “Ask the Expert” webinar. Bring your comments and questions as we chat about the information presented by our Expert(s).
View DetailsThis monthly group welcomes care partners of people who have aphasia due to stroke or brain injury. Group advisor, Abbe Simon, reminds clients that aphasia does not just impact the person who has it. The group will be a space for care partners to share, inquire, support, and learn. Friends, family members, colleagues, all are welcome. Hosted virtually via Zoom by the National Aphasia Association.
View DetailsThis inclusive, aphasia-friendly group discusses a wide range of topics, including sharing tips and some of the challenges faced living while Black and struck by an invisible, severely underknown disability called aphasia. We welcome all who acknowledge the existence of the unique challenges each quality poses and support the mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black people living with aphasia.
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Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. Also known as intervention studies, clinical trials test whether a new type of treatment, compared to a control or “usual” treatment, may be beneficial for people with aphasia.
Qualitative studies, including interviews and focus groups
Qualitative studies can provide deeper insight into what it means to live with aphasia.