Resources
Aphasia Support Groups
UB Communication Recovery Collective
Connect with others and practice communication skills
Contact: Molly Holcombe, (716) 829-5532
Aphasia Recovery Connection - Online
Daily online meetings to connect and socialize
Speech-Language Therapy
People with aphasia benefit from speech-language therapy, even if they've had aphasia for a long time.
Your words matters!
Goals for therapy are based on test results and client preferences.
Speech-language therapy can help you meet your communication goals, including
improving your quality of life
participating more fully in activities
UB Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
Individual and group speech, language, and hearing services
Phone: (716) 829-3980
Neuro Speech Solutions
Speech-language and cognitive therapy located in Amherst, NY
Phone: (716) 218-4343
Intensive Aphasia Therapy Programs
Intensive aphasia therapy allows for a lot of practice over a short period of time
Intensive Aphasia Clinic
A summer program at Buffalo State College
4 weeks, 4 days/week
2 hours of treatment each day (individual and group)
Contact: Deborah Insalaco at (716) 878-3530
Website: https://speech.buffalostate.edu/intensive-aphasia-clinic
Spaulding - Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program
A fall program in Charlestown, Massachusetts
5 weeks, 4 days/week
8 hours of treatment each day with breaks (individual and group)
Contact: SHIPSCAP@partners.org
Website: https://www.mghihp.edu/ipc/aphasia-center/aphasia-programs
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab - Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program
A quarterly program in Chicago, IL
4 weeks, 5 days/week
7 hours of treatment each day with breaks (individual and group) Offered in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Contact: (312) 238-1273
Website: https://www.sralab.org/research/labs/aphasia/projects/intensive- comprehensive-aphasia-program
The Aphasia Center- Intensive Treatment Program
In person, online, or hybrid programs in St. Petersburg, FL
Contact: (727)-823-2529
Website: https://theaphasiacenter.com/online-aphasia-therapy/
The University of Michigan Aphasia Program
A program in Ann Arbor, MI
Sessions 3-5 weeks
25 hours of therapy/week
Group therapy, teletherapy, and caregiver curriculum
Contact: (734) 764-8440
Website: https://mari.umich.edu/ucll/umap
Mental Health
Aphasia Resources
General information, resources, and services
1) National Aphasia Association
Website: https://www.aphasia.org
2) Aphasia Recovery Connection
Website: https://aphasiarecoveryconnection.org/
3) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Website: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/aphasia/
Virtual Meetups
1) National Aphasia Association
Website: https://aphasia.org/events/
2) Aphasia Recovery Connection & Lingraphica
Website: https://virtualconnections.aphasia.com/event/lets-talk-about-work-3/
Podcasts
Listen for Life podcast
Knowledge, inspiration, resources, and support for people with aphasia and their care partners
Website: https://listenforlifepodcast.com/
Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast
Caregivers share how to be happy and healthy while caring for others
Brain Friends podcast
Talking all about aphasia, recovery, language, and community.
Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1959705
The Slow Road to Better podcast
Members from Stroke Comeback Centre share stories of their life after stroke
Website: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-slow-road-to-better/id1208357373?mt=2
Books
Talking About Aphasia Edited by Susie Parr, Sally Byng, and Sue Gilpin
Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery
by Peter G. Levine
Climbing the Mountain, My Stroke of Luck
by Kirk Douglas
Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves after Stroke
by Debra E. Meyerson and Danny Zuckerman
The Man Who Lost his Language: A Case of Aphasia
By Sheila Hale
By Mona Greenfield
By Kelly Marsh and Brad Marsh
Care Partner Resources
Caring for a loved one can be demanding. Caregivers can feel overwhelmed and sometimes neglect their own needs.
To help your loved one with aphasia, you must also take care of yourself!
Family Caregiver Alliance
Offer programs at local, state, and national levels for caregivers, including online support groups
Website: https://www.caregiver.org
National Alliance for Caregiving
Provide support to caregivers and advocates for the needs of caregivers
Website: https://www.caregiving.org
The Well Spouse Foundation
Supports partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled
Website: https://www.wellspouse.org
Create a care community to reduce the burden on any one care partner! You might find "team members" in your family, friends, or communities.
Share the Care
Provides a road map on how to form a caregiver team
Website: https://www.sharethecare.org
Lotsa Helping Hands
Website and phone app to coordinate care among friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors
Website: https://www.LotsaHelpingHands.com
Caring Bridge
Website and phone app to keep loved one’s updates and connected during difficult times
Website: https://www.caringbridge.org