LIFE Speech Pathology

09/27/2025

Join us at this impactful virtual conference about aphasia recovery and resources! Learn more at aphasia.org.

🗓 ONE WEEK AWAY!

We are so excited for Speaking Out 2025! 🗣

This virtual event is more than just a conference—it’s a celebration of connection, creativity, and communication. Whether you’re a person with aphasia, a care partner, a student, or a professional, Speaking Out 2025 is for you. 🤝

🔗 Learn more and register today: https://aphasia.org/speaking-out-2025/

We can't wait to see you there! 😄

09/27/2025

🗓 ONE WEEK AWAY!

We are so excited for Speaking Out 2025! 🗣

This virtual event is more than just a conference—it’s a celebration of connection, creativity, and communication. Whether you’re a person with aphasia, a care partner, a student, or a professional, Speaking Out 2025 is for you. 🤝

🔗 Learn more and register today: https://aphasia.org/speaking-out-2025/

We can't wait to see you there! 😄

09/06/2025

Action Step for Today:

1️⃣ Print out a recipe you love.

2️⃣ Try one of these therapy exercises:

Gradual Reading: Read the title slowly, adding one word at a time.
Writing from Memory: Write an ingredient from memory, step by step.

3️⃣ Notice what works for you—and keep practicing!

Revisit Episode #129 of the Listen For LIFE Aphasia Podcast where we share these exercises (and more) to help you rebuild communication skills at home.

What recipe are you trying? Let us know in the comments! 💬

08/31/2025

To everyone living with aphasia:

Your brain works differently now, and that's okay. Communication may take more effort, but you're still in control.

You have strategies. You have choices. You have a voice.

This week, pick one barrier to remove and one facilitator to try. Small changes can make big differences.

Your thoughts matter. Your words matter. YOU matter. 💙

08/29/2025

Kevin was stuck. Three years after his stroke, therapy was over and life felt...stuck.

He could do the worksheets. Complete the drills.

But real conversations with his wife? Work meetings? Entertaining friends?

Nothing carried over from the therapy room.

The turning point came when Kevin realized he couldn't just wait for life to return. He had to drive it himself.

Instead of more drills, Kevin built simple strategies for real situations. At work. At home. With friends.

The result? Two promotions. Connection with his family. His confidence back.

Recovery doesn't end when therapy does. Your brain can keep changing - but only when you apply strategies to real life, not just worksheets.

🚗 Comment DRIVE below for the same strategies Kevin used to reclaim his life.

08/24/2025

Your emotions and your communication are more connected than you might realize 🧠💙

That frustration when words won't come? It actually makes finding words even harder.

The calm you feel on good days? It helps your language flow more naturally.

This isn't coincidence - it's how your brain works. And understanding this connection gives you power.

When you recognize that stress blocks your words, you can work on managing stress. When you know that patience with yourself helps communication flow, you can practice self-compassion.

You're not just working on finding words, you're learning to create the emotional conditions where your words can thrive.

Some days will be easier than others, and that's completely normal. Your worth isn't measured by how smoothly you speak. Your thoughts, ideas, and feelings matter regardless of how they come out.

What emotion do you notice affects your communication most? Let's learn from each other's experiences.

08/19/2025

After stroke, you act different. Family gets upset. You get upset too.
This post helps explains WHY to your family.

You are NOT broken.
You are healing.
You are still YOU.

Share this with your family today. Help them understand how to love you better. ❤️

08/16/2025

Your communication is powered by an amazing team in your brain 🧠

When you have aphasia, it's not just about finding words. Your attention, memory, and language systems all work together to help you communicate.

Understanding how these work can help you be more patient with yourself and find new ways to support your communication.

Your brain is doing incredible work. YOU are doing incredible work. 💙

What part of your communication team do you want to strengthen most?
Let me know in the comments! 👇

08/09/2025

Stop the guessing game in aphasia communication

We think we're helping by finishing sentences or jumping in with suggestions, but research shows this approach can:

Interrupt natural communication processing
Increase anxiety and time pressure
Accidentally teach dependence rather than independence
Cause us to miss what they're actually trying to communicate

The solution? Slow down and observe first.

When we give people with aphasia the time and space they need, amazing things happen. Their confidence grows, communication becomes less stressful, and we actually hear their authentic voice.

Which strategy will you try first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

07/30/2025

⏰ Doors close tomorrow, July 31st.

If you’re ready for support that actually fits real life, now’s the time.

Comment COLLECTIVE and we’ll send the details.

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