AAC & Aphasia: Resources in Support of National Aphasia Awareness Month
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June is National Aphasia Awareness Month here in the US and there is no better time to share some wonderful resources on using AAC with people who have aphasia.
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– Things to Do In Support of Aphasia Awareness
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- Read this article on AAC and aphasia by Dr. Joanne Lasker and Dr. Kathryn Garrett
- Download some AAC Assessment Materials, also by Drs. Lasker and Garrett
- View a recorded webcast on a visual scene AAC project for people with aphasia from the University of Nebraska and free templates for visual scenes
- Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a less common form of the disorder and leads to a gradual reduction in language abilities. You can learn more about it here.
- View a recorded webcast on PPA by Dr. Melanie Fried Oken.
- Check out these free apps designed specifically for people with aphasia.
- Download Small Talk AAC apps (free) for people with aphasia
- Read some excellent chapters about implementing AAC with people who have aphasia in this prAACtical book.
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Filed under: PrAACtical Thinking
Tagged With: aphasia
This post was written by Carole Zangari