We’re continuing with our affiliate highlight series, this time turning our eye to Purdue Aphasia Group in West Lafayette, Indiana.

What Makes Purdue Aphasia Group Unique?

The Purdue Aphasia Group was developed with the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia program in mind. We are a “whole package” team comprised of researchers, faculty, students, local speech-language pathologists, persons with aphasia and their loved-ones.

The Purdue Aphasia Group is dedicated to providing resources, education, and clinical services for people with aphasia and their caregivers. Our inaugural Purdue Aphasia Boot Camp was held in May of 2017. We provided intensive individual and group therapy for persons with aphasia. The boot camp will be offered again in June of 2018.

The Purdue Aphasia Group is comprised of the Purdue Aphasia Research Laboratory, currently funded by the NIH. The lab invites people with aphasia following a stroke to participate in our research. The ultimate goal is to develop novel language training to improve communication skills in persons with aphasia.

Great Success Stories

We were overjoyed to be able to develop an intensive aphasia boot camp that was held for the first time last summer! The boot camp was supported by a community impact fund provided by a local hospital system. We were the first group in the state of Indiana to provide such an aphasia program.

All of our participants benefited. One client traveled from several hundred miles away to stay and participate. Following his return home, his speech-language pathologist was thrilled with his progress!

They Love What They Do

We enjoy being able to connect with persons with aphasia and their caregivers in a variety of environments (research, clinic, and support group). We love the fact that through feedback from our inaugural boot camp, we were able to see the need for and start a support group. We enjoy connecting with local speech pathologists through our programs and Purdue Aphasia Study Group (journal club).

Services and Support Groups

We offer referrals to Purdue University’s clinic services, research opportunities, and the support group for persons with aphasia and their caregivers. Our last support group was conducted in conjunction with Purdue’s Department of Nutrition Sciences. We were able to prepare (and enjoy!) two heart-healthy recipes in our demonstration kitchen.

Purdue Aphasia Group

Special Services for Caregivers

Our Aphasia support group meets one time per month.

Last Thoughts

We are currently inviting local participants to participate in our Aphasia Boot Camp for June 2018. Recruitment for research opportunities for persons with aphasia following a stroke is ongoing.

You can find more information on our site, our Facebook page, or you can call (765) 496-0216.

More Information

Do you live in the West Lafayette, Indiana area? Contact the Purdue Aphasia Group for speech services and support groups.

We’re spending 2018 highlighting our affiliates in order to make it easier for caregivers to find services for their loved ones. Are you an affiliate of the NAA and would like to be highlighted in a future installment? Please fill out the form and we’ll contact you.