An SLP’s Joy

The best part of working with people with aphasia, is being able to help them reconnect with their loved ones. Many people with aphasia are abruptly cut off from their family and friends. Being able to help them find alternative ways to communicate things like, “I love you” to their family members is very rewarding.

I love seeing the faces of both the person with aphasia and the caregiver light up when the patient communicates something they could not before.

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  • If I have two strokes.

Learn about aphasia

What is
aphasia?

Get a clear explanation of aphasia, what it affects, and why it can look different from person to person.

What causes
aphasia?

Explore the most common causes of aphasia and how brain changes can lead to communication challenges.

What are symptoms
of aphasia?

Find out what communication challenges people with aphasia face based on what type of aphasia they have.

What are the
types of aphasia?

Learn how aphasia is commonly grouped, what those patterns mean, and why no two experiences are exactly the same.

Diagnosis, recovery,
and prevention

Learn how aphasia is diagnosed, recovery outlook, and prevention tips.

Related
conditions

See which conditions may co-exist with aphasia and how they might affect you.

How is
aphasia treated?

Get more info on how professionals treat aphasia and how different treatments work.

Resources

Articles

Explore expert insights, practical guidance, and real-world perspectives on living with and understanding aphasia.

Webinars

Informative aphasia-focused webinars that support education, shared understanding, and informed decision-making.

Aphasia stories

Personal stories, short films, and perspectives that show how people live, adapt, and communicate with aphasia.

Community

Join In Aphasia is a free online community that brings people together to connect and support one another on their aphasia journey.