Getting a diagnosis of Aphasia can be overwhelming and not being able to communicate with someone with Aphasia is a life changer. This video offers a guide to some of the resources I use with clients to help them adapt and communicate. I have linked to every resource here, categorized by the video chapters.
1. Aphasia Types: https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-definitions/
2. Aphasia ID: https://www.theaphasiacenter.com/pocket-card/
3. Communication Board Printables: http://www.senteacher.org/worksheet/6/PictureExchangeCards.html (Must have Adobe Flash).
4. a-Tobii Dynavox: https://www.tobiidynavox.com/en-us/ b. https://www.ablenetinc.com/soundingboard
5. Resources: a. National Aphasia Association: https://www.aphasia.org/ b. American Stroke Association: http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Stroke-and-Aphasia_UCM_462875_SubHomePage.jsp
c. American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association: http://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Aphasia/
For my online aphasia group, go to: eugenespeechtherapy.com/communicationpartners