People with Aphasia (PWA)

Visit this site to learn more about aphasia resources, support groups in your area, communication tips, and several other helpful topics. Download and print a free Aphasia ID Card explaining aphasia. You can carry the wallet-sized card to show others and support communication. Also, here is a helpful aphasia poster about communication tips.

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Find an intensive aphasia treatment program or camp across the country. They are organized by American regions. Pricing, insurance options, program length, and availability may vary. Click the unique links to learn more. 

The Aphasia Institute is based in Toronto, Canada and is a center for excellence. They provide community services, communication resources, education, research, and training for people with aphasia, their friends and family, and healthcare providers. 

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Show your family and friends this 14.5 minute video that explains aphasia and provides tips on how to better communicate with you. There's also a free educational pamphlet that goes with the video.

Lots of free, downloadable resources to assist healthcare appointments and daily activities! These visual aids plus alphabet boards support both comprehension and expression of information. Multiple languages are available. Communication boards create a shared understanding in patient-provider relationships, increasing independence, respect, and meaningful conversations.

A nonprofit organization delivering support services for people with aphasia, their families, and friends. Free online meetings connect people with aphasia 7 days a week. SLPs facilitate live meetings and weekly session topics change. Young Survivors with aphasia (ages 19-40) meet 2 times per month. In their Private Facebook Group, connect with others who have aphasia, share your story, and find supportive community. 

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Download and print their free Talk Tools, low-tech AAC communication picture boards. They're great for hospitals, home, or community use. Select by category or get them all! 

This non-profit was founded by Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, stroke survivor and carepartner, and focuses on the  emotional journey in recovery, the importance of rebuilding identity, and creating resources  that better support survivors and their families. Get their free Emotional Journey Guide here!

Debra's book Identify Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke talks about the different emotions of losing and rebuilding one's identity with aphasia. 

Here's a simple guide for using Zoom video calls. Zoom is a safe and easy way to connect with others online. 

This interactive map allows you to see where and what type of aphasia research is currently being conducted throughout the world. Information is sourced from clinicaltrials.gov and study descriptions are provided. Created by a Rob Cavanaugh, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.

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Here's a comprehensive list of Aphasia Research Labs across the United States. Some offer virtual or in-person studies. Contact them to learn about current study opportunities!

Search for apps to practice language skills at home. Exercises target talking, listening, reading, and writing. Below are some of our preferred apps. Talk to your speech therapist to find your best fit.

See the UC Berkeley Aphasia Recovery Lab's detailed list of aphasia apps. Pricing may vary as apps are updated. ​

Constant Therapy: Individual tasks that keeps track of your progress and is designed to address speech, language, and cognitive skills to aid in the recovery of stroke or brain injury. You can start with a free trial or pay a monthly fee. 

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Tactus Therapy: Activities specifically for people with aphasia and/or apraxia of speech to practice speech and language goals outside of the therapy room. Able to personalize tasks and free resources are available on their website. There are free Lite app versions or you can buy a bundle for a discount. 

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Lingraphica: Offers a variety of apps, AAC devices to buy, and free online therapy services to support recovery and communication. Create a free TalkPath Therapy account to access language and cognitive exercises as well as TalkPath News for up-to-date news articles with read aloud and highlight features that support comprehension. Talk to their customer service or your SLP about possibly getting reimbursed for your AAC device. Other resources for people with aphasia and their caregivers are also available on their site.

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ClaroSpeak: A downloadable program for computers, smart phones, and tablets that offers word predictions, highlight while reading functions, spellcheck, sending texts and social media posts, and a customizable interface. The app is free and has in-app purchases for additional features. An alternative option is to use your device's text-to-speech and/or speech-to-text functions usually found in settings.