/wɜːrd/
the one on the tip of your tongue
Aphasia makes words hard to find, say, read or understand. We help adults rebuild language and stay part of the conversation, and we coach families too.
Who
Adults after stroke, brain injury or illness
Sessions
45 to 60 minutes, 1 to 3 times a week
Where
In our clinic or online
With
Priya Raman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Everyone repeats or pauses sometimes. These are the patterns that are worth a conversation when they happen often.
Word-finding pauses
the… thing
Knowing what you want to say but not finding the word.
Mixed-up words
fork for spoon
Saying a related or wrong word without meaning to.
Trouble understanding
say again?
Following fast or long conversations is hard.
Reading and writing changes
…
Emails, menus or messages take much longer than before.
When to reach out.
Therapy can help at any stage, months or years after a stroke. If communication is still hard, ask for a call.
Early recovery
First months
Intensive work as you return home from the hospital.
Ongoing recovery
Months to years
Continued progress on goals that matter in daily life.
Families
Every stage
Communication partner training so conversations work for everyone.
What to expect
About 60 to 90 minutes. A family member is welcome to join.