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!

December 2017 ACE Webinars

We're excited to invite you to register for our ACE webinar this month! If you haven't yet signed up for a webinar and have a new Lingraphica device, we urge you to join us! Watch the video below to learn more about the webinars and how to register!


6 Tips for Navigating the Holidays with Aphasia

The holiday season has arrived at Lingraphica, and we would like to share a few tips for navigating the holidays with people living with aphasia or other communication disorders, as well as their loved ones. Keep reading to learn more.                                                                                                 

November 2017 ACE Webinars

We're excited to invite you to register for our ACE webinar this month! If you haven't yet signed up for a webinar and have a new Lingraphica device, we urge you to join us! Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will only be having our introductory webinar this month. It will be held on Tuesday, November 21 at 1 p.m. EST. Watch the video below to learn more about the webinar and how to register!


November is National Caregiver Awareness Month!

November is National Caregiver Awareness Month, and here at Lingraphica, we know the important role that caregivers play in the lives of those who have had a stroke. To honor their efforts and labors of love, we offer a few tips for “taking care of the caregiver.”                                                                                                         

10 Tips For Communicating with Someone Who Has Aphasia

Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to process and use language. It is a neurological condition caused by damage to the portions of the brain responsible for language, and it does not affect intelligence.

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.

Four Myths about Aphasia: BUSTED!

The popular Discovery Channel television show, Mythbusters set out to prove and disprove common myths. During the show’s 13-year run, the hosts have tested plenty of popular myths! Since the show has come to an end without debunking the myths around aphasia, we will gladly take on that task to dispel some of the most common myths about this common language disorder.

Coming Soon to an App Store Near You: Aphasia Tunes!

Todd Pleeter, pictured on the right, met with Lingraphica's Aphasia User Group to test out his app called Aphasia Tunes.  Read on to find out what they thought.

Managing an Aphasia Diagnosis

A diagnosis of aphasia can be unplanned, unexpected, and frustrating. Today we want to share a few tips about what to expect when you or your loved one first receives the diagnosis. At the end of this video, you will be able to download these tips and many more in our free ebook “What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting Aphasia.”

Holiday Traditions from Lingraphica's Aphasia User Group

When Lingraphica's Aphasia User Group met on December 9, our discussion eventually turned to the topic of favorite holiday traditions. Here's what a few members warmly recalled.