The ability to communicate helps individuals engage with the world around them. From saying goodnight to a loved one to asking a doctor for help, it’s how we exchange information. When certain conditions or impairments affect things like speech and language, communication can become less effective. When communication falls short, the harsh reality is that…
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Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and their patients have an array of tools and strategies to choose from when considering care. One such tool is augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC. AAC is a term that we use to describe the various methods an individual with a speech or language impairment can use to communicate. At Lingraphica,…
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An aphasia diagnosis will undoubtedly change life as you know it. Whether you’re a person with aphasia or a care partner, adapting to this new way of life is often challenging. Your day-to-day will likely be filled with a number of routines. New faces and names will become common as you navigate doctor visits, speech…
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Estimates vary, but approximately 2 million people in the United States have aphasia. Despite this, it’s not a well-known condition. If you’re unaware of or unfamiliar with aphasia, you’re not alone. And unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about the condition. Here we’ll take a look at some of the most common myths and misconceptions…
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When you develop aphasia, it takes time to adjust to a new lifestyle. It can be difficult to learn how to face the various challenges that accompany the condition. For one example, maintaining hobbies can demand more than what might be possible. But if you’ve lost a hobby due to aphasia, it doesn’t mean that…
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Aphasia can present a number of challenges, both universal and personal. When speech and language abilities are disrupted, it can turn interactions that were once simple and straightforward into demanding obstacles. Things once taken for granted — making a phone call or speaking a name — emerge as hurdles. But improvement can be possible. An aphasia diagnosis…
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There’s no universal experience when it comes to a doctor’s appointment. For some, interacting with the healthcare system can be overwhelming. For others, it’s no big deal. No matter what emotions one may have concerning a doctor’s visit, there’s good reason to keep going: Medical visits are vital to living a healthy life. But when…
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Everyone’s path in aphasia recovery is unique. For those of you who provide any level of care for someone with aphasia, there’s at least one common trait: You all want the best for whomever you’re caring for. Becoming an aphasia caregiver is not something that you can truly anticipate. Every day can often present new…
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By guest author: Devin Fisher, M.S., CCC-SLP Hello, parents, patients, and caregivers! I wanted to broach an important topic that I feel cannot be discussed enough. When you are taking care of someone else, don’t forget to take care of yourself. You’ve probably heard that you need to put on your own oxygen mask in…
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By guest author: Devin Fisher, M.S., CCC-SLP Suggestions for Communicating with People with Aphasia Continue to treat people with aphasia as the mature adults that they are. Regard people with aphasia as communicating individuals even though they may not understand what you are saying. Don’t bombard them with too much speech or too many people…
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