Aphasia Articles
What does it mean to have Expressive or Receptive Aphasia?
Expressive, receptive and mixed aphasia are terms that get tossed around a lot in the hospital after the stroke or brain injury.Read more
What’s the difference between Aphasia and Apraxia?
Aphasia and apraxia are different disorders that usually have similar causes.Read more
Being the "therapist" with your aphasic loved one
“Do you work together well?” This is an important question I ask during orientation.Read more
The myth of a plateau in aphasia
Why The Aphasia Plateau is a Myth. A 'plateau' is supposed to mean that the patient's performance has stopped at a certain point. You may be told that there's nothing more to be done.Read more
Can I still improve after 6 months?
One of the biggest myths or misinformation is about how long after your stroke you can make changes to your brainRead more
What is a "family with aphasia"?
I developed the term because when you are a professional, your goal is to help the entire family involved, not just the "patient".Read more
The Cycles of Learning in Aphasia Recovery
Aphasia recovery takes a lot of work and no one is motivated 100% of the time. Sometimes we're tired, stressed out, or just want to relax a bit.Read more
Aphasia is slippery and inconsistent
Have you ever had the experience of not being able to recall a word, name, or date? Doesn't it drive you crazy?Read more
Sadness and Depression in Aphasia
When families reach out to us about treatment options, they may describe their loved one as 'sad', "depressed", or "discouraged" after their stroke. As the family of someone with aphasia, this can be very hard to watch.Read more
What is tDCS and does it help aphasia or apraxia?
Transcranial direct current stimulation has been in the news recently as a possible treatment for aphasia. Research into using tDCS has been ongoing for a few yearsRead more