Learn to Write with Your Non-dominant Hand
Learning to write with your non-dominant hand due to right-side paralysis is not just a challenge but a goal that is both within your reach and achievable. By exploring solutions,…
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Experiencing Aphasia Through Simulations
Imagine waking up one day to find that the words you want to say just won't come out right. You know what you want to express, but the sentences are…
The Aphasia Bill of Rights: A Beacon of Hope and Understanding
The Aphasia Bill of Rights is a pivotal document that serves as a reminder that despite the communication barriers, individuals with aphasia deserve the same respect as anyone else. Aphasia…
How to Live with Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder that affects one's ability to communicate with others. It can result from a stroke or brain injury and affects one's ability to talk, read, write,…
The Importance of Friendships
The importance of friendships with a person with aphasia goes beyond providing emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging. When it comes to aphasia, relationships, and social connections become…
How Are Reading, Writing, and Speaking Related?
Reading, writing, and speaking are related intricately for everyone. It is all about communication and language. In people with aphasia, we see the effects of aphasia in the different ways…
Ways to Improve Reading
Reading difficulties are common after a stroke and can be caused by various factors. The inability to read can make it challenging to pay bills, find the bathroom in a…
The Florida Stroke Registry
In December 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida's Future Budget, which includes an essential investment of $1 million for the Florida Stroke Registry. Stroke is the number 5 killer…
Navigating Medical Appointments with Aphasia
Navigating medical appointments with aphasia can be difficult. The visits involve medical jargon, and the person with aphasia may feel rushed during the appointment. No matter what emotions one may…
Supporting Intimacy in Aphasia
Supporting intimacy in aphasia sounds like this is an article about sex. But intimacy is the relationship between intimate partners as it relates to the physical (sexual contact) and emotional…
Stress, Grief, Depression, and Aphasia
by Donna Polelle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Persons with Aphasia experience a loss of communication, leading to frustration and social isolation. In addition, Aphasia affects relationships, roles, identity, everyday functioning, and daily…
What is Neuroplasticity?
What is Neuroplasticity? In stroke recovery, neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to rewire or reorganize itself after injury. The person with Aphasia can make the most of recovery by repeatedly…
Aphasia Research Studies Help People
Aphasia research studies help doctors and clinicians to learn more about Aphasia and hopefully find better ways to safely detect, treat, or prevent Aphasia. In addition, they can help connect…
Know How to Help Your Caregiver in a Medical Emergency
We all know what happens when a person with Aphasia is in a stressful situation. Communication becomes harder. So, what does a person with Aphasia do when their caregiver is…
Getting Prepared for a Hurricane
Hurricane Season starts on June 1st. Use our Aphasia-Friendly Hurricane Disaster Kit Infographic to be prepared. Advance preparation for losing power, water, and other comforts will help you feel more…
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