I Have Aphasia

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Aphasia is challenging, isolating, and frustrating. Here you can find information to help you better understand aphasia, typical treatments, and assistive technology options. You are not alone: over one million people in the U.S. have aphasia.

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primary progressive aphasia

Understanding Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

To understand the diagnosis of PPA, it’s helpful to know about the …

Affiliate Highlight: Reading in Aphasia Lab

We’re continuing with our affiliate highlight series, this time turning our eye …

communicating during medical appointments

Tips for Communicating During Medical Appointments

Visits to the doctor sometimes involve difficult words, such as medical jargon, …

october 19 aphasia cafe

Aphasia Cafe: Life With Aphasia

Maybe we can’t all count former President Barack Obama as a friend, …

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UnderstandTogether: Brooke, Holly, Julia, and Jackie

Our long-running Aphasia Threads series was the inspiration for this simple project …

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Affiliate Highlight: Aphasia Recovery Connection

We’re continuing with our affiliate highlight series, this time turning our eye …

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UnderstandTogether: Anthony, Jim, Kelly, and Lauren

Our long-running Aphasia Threads series was the inspiration for this simple project …

Night of Aphasia Arts

Night of Aphasia Arts at the National Aphasia Association

Whether you’re playing music, painting, writing poetry, or dancing, there are plenty …

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UnderstandTogether: Barbara, O.J., Melinda, and Lynn

Our long-running Aphasia Threads series was the inspiration for this simple project …

september 21 aphasia cafe

Aphasia Cafe: Communicating During Medical Appointments

Visits to the doctor are particularly tricky because they include a lot …