The Aphasia Corner

Get the latest stroke and aphasia information, resources, tips and news from the Lingraphica team. If we can help you find specific information or you need assistance in any way, please contact us anytime. Check back often for new content!

Success Story: Rosanne Knapp Takes on Aphasia with a TouchTalk

Two years ago, Rosanne Knapp had a stroke at age 64. With the help of a device from Lingraphica, a loving husband, and a determined speech-language pathologist, she's learning to communicate again. Here is her story.

Aphasia Spotlight: Voices of Hope for Aphasia

Dealing with aphasia can be a long, hard road for many. Thankfully, there are organizations dedicated to helping and supporting that journey. Meet Voices of Hope for Aphasia and the services it provides to people who have aphasia.

SmallTalk App Spotlight: Intensive Care

 

This is a series of blogs that will feature our free SmallTalk apps available for the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® on the App Store®. At Lingraphica, we understand that a communication device may not be a good fit for everyone. This is why we offer a number of products, services and apps for free! We want to be a resource for anyone working hard to improve a speech or cognitive impairment.

Lingraphica Staff: 100% SCA-Trained!

During the month of August, Lingraphica’s very own SCA-trained Brianne Kosch, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, led all staff members through a two-hour workshop on Supported Conversations for Adults with Aphasia (SCA™). Read on to learn more about the staff’s education.

Lingraphica Celebrates Two Years of TalkPath News and 2,000 News Stories!

Two years ago, Lingraphica launched our free news and information service, TalkPath News. More than 2,000 stories later, we’ve learned that people with aphasia have a passion for news and information!

Aphasia Spotlight: Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement (SCALE)

Dealing with aphasia can be a long, hard road for many. Thankfully, there are organizations dedicated to helping and supporting that journey. Meet SCALE, the Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement, and the services it provides to people who have aphasia.

Thomas Broussard, PhD, Makes Aphasia Presentation at Lingraphica

Dr. Thomas Broussard, a stroke survivor, author, and educator, gave a presentation to friends and staff of Lingraphica on Wednesday, June 28. Read on for his stroke and aphasia insights and a video of the presentation.

SmallTalk App Spotlight: Common Phrases

This is a series of blogs that will feature our free SmallTalk apps available for the iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch® on the App Store®.

Aphasia Spotlight: Triangle Aphasia Project, Unlimited

Dealing with aphasia can be a long, hard road for many. Thankfully, there are organizations dedicated to helping and supporting that journey. Meet the Triangle Aphasia Project, Unlimited and the services it provides to people who have aphasia.

12 Tips for Successful Communication with a Person Who Has Aphasia

Whether you are a person with aphasia or a loved one/friend, communicating when aphasia is in the mix can be effortful, challenging, and frustrating for all parties involved. Read on to learn about 12 helpful tips to better communication.