If you are looking for solutions for speech therapy challenges affecting stroke survivors, we urge you to read further.
This site is devoted specifically to dealing with the communication disorder of Aphasia that may occur after a stroke.
Aphasia is a disorder resulting from damage to the brain due to a stroke or a head injury. The disorder leaves its victim struggling to form expression of language, reading, and writing. Living with the isolating effects of Aphasia can be heartbreaking as communicating with family and friends become uncomfortable and burdensome. Conversation, which once was so natural and easy, becomes something to avoid.
According to the National Aphasia Association, approximately 80,000 people per year acquire aphasia from strokes. More than one million individuals have aphasia in the United States.
A conversation with a 55-year old aphasic patient told his story about the impact aphasia has had on his life. He said, “Stroke…3 years ago…52 years old…my body, o-k…but Aphasia…oh man…oh man…Before Stroke…20 friends…now…Zero friends…Aphasia…oh man”.
Treating aphasia can sometimes take years, however, in some cases recovery is noticeable long before. Studies show that the average aphasic person who lives at home receives about 2 hours of speech therapy per week. Recent research indicates that an individual needs at least 8 hours of therapy per week to show continued progress, but there are alternatives to visiting a therapist weekly for aphasia therapy.
Researchers agree that aphasia recovery dramatically improves as a result of intense aphasia treatment. Unfortunately, few aphasia victims receive enough speech therapy to maximize recovery.
Go to www.communicationpartner.com for a cost effective and proven way to continue your Aphasia Therapy at home.
I am a speech pathologist and I created these video programs to enable stroke survivors to receive speech therapy after insurance benefits run out. Read more about our story.
Thank you for visiting this site. I wish you the very best!
Kimberly Robbins MS, CCC-SLP