Resources

When aphasia turns daily life upside down, families are often left guessing what to do next. LIFE Beyond Aphasia gives stroke survivors and care partners clear, simple strategies to make

Stormy Road: Reawakening from Stroke and Aphasia, by Rochelle M. Anderson, is a poetry book that conveys, in vivid language, the peaks and valleys of recovering from stroke-induced aphasia. This

Mike Weed is a stroke survivor living with aphasia who is rebuilding communication one step at a time. Through Roll Toward Recovery, he shares real-life stories about recovery, persistence, and

This is a short engaging true story of Marina’s stroke, that she survived at age 10. It illustrates how society, schools, and even some therapists stop presuming competence about someone

When Words Don’t Come Easy is a podcast and YouTube channel focused on life after stroke and aphasia. Hosted by Justin Chlowitz with his father Roger, a stroke survivor living

Michael chronicles his bike ride from Missoula, Montana to Revere Beach, Massachusetts. The ride was organized by Stroke Onward. Each of the 101 poems captures a day on the road including the beauty of the landscapes, the unpredictable weather, and the grueling yet exhilarating rhythm of the ride. The poems reveals how each mile pedaled mirrors Michael’s ongoing journey of recovery after his stroke, especially his journey towards language recovery. An inspiration and a support for individuals with aphasia, this book demonstrates the power of poetry as a means of reclaiming self-expression.

Date: September 9, 2026 Topic: Empowering Communication for Health Care and Support Expert: Brooke Hatfield, MS, CCC-SLP, CAE (Senior Director of Health Care Services at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA))

Date: August 12, 2026 Topic: Motivation and Aphasia Expert: Michael Biel, CScD, CCC-SLP, BD-ANCDS Description: What is motivation? How can I motivate myself, my partner, or my patient?  Resources: Promoting Motivation,

Date: July 8, 2026 Topic: Traveling with Aphasia Experts: Craig Smith Denise Mendez Kristine Strobbia Genevieve Richardson Description: Recommendations for planning and experiencing a successful, accessible trip for people with aphasia.

Date: June 10, 2026 Topic: Aphasia Awareness Month – The Proclamation Project and answering the question “What is aphasia?” Experts: Matthew Weingartner and Sara Sayers Description: This special “Ask the Expert”