Integrative Reconnective Aphasia Therapy (IRAT) Summer Newsletter |
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National Aphasia Awareness Month |
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June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. During June, we chose to focus on a different group of people each week to educate. We educated persons with Aphasia, Family and Friends, Community Members and the General Public. We've shared a variety of resources to empower others to share information and advocate for Aphasia. Visit our website to review the resources that we created and highlighted in honor of National Aphasia Awareness month. Please feel free to print, download and share all of these FREE resources. |
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In Case You Missed it: Aphasia Time Capsule Project |
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For National Aphasia Awareness Month, Bryn encouraged all persons with Aphasia to participate in her Time Capsule project. When living with Aphasia, it can be hard to acknowledge your progress from day to day. You can still join Bryn by documenting where you are now in your journey and where you want to go. Then NEXT June (2023), revisit your time capsule project and reflect on the progress you have made! We have provided a form for you to fill out independently or with the help of a care partner. However, we encourage you to RECORD your answers on video so you can SEE and HEAR yourself next year, and observe how far you have come. | | |
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NEW RESOURCE: Navigating Aphasia Resources |
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Often we hear from our clients, "I wish I knew about these resources sooner," or "I did not get any information from the hospital." This resource aims to change that. It is a succinct list which highlights the most popular Aphasia resources available. We hope that you will print this handout and distribute it to your local hospitals so that it can be shared with those newly diagnosed with Aphasia. | | |
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Taking Control of Your Recovery: Building a Home Practice Program |
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Aphasia recovery is a slow road with an often windy path. However, we know that with continued speech and language treatment, progress can be made. In my latest blog, I provide suggestions on how to use a bit of creativity and take control of your own recovery by building your own home practice program. | | |
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Welcome to Our Newest Speech Language Pathologists! This summer we are adding two new SLPs to our team, Lindsay and Nathalie. We are beyond excited to officially welcome them to the team! |
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| | Lindsay Giewont is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) currently providing services across various settings in the suburbs of Philadelphia – via teletherapy with IR Aphasia Therapy, in outpatient stroke and neuro rehab, and in early intervention. Prior to these roles, Lindsay worked at SRALab in Chicago for six years, where she served on the SLP Practice Council, Dysphagia Committee, and as a mentor for SLP students and newly hired team members. Lindsay received her master’s degree in SLP from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, and her bachelor’s degree in SLP/Audiology from Ithaca College in New York. | | |
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| | Nathalie Halajian is a multilingual speech-language pathologist based in Los Angeles. She received her master’s degree in Communicative Disorders & Sciences from California State University, Northridge. Nathalie has gained clinical experience evaluating and treating adults with neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders at institutions including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center as well as the West LA VA Medical Center. She has a special interest in working with individuals with Aphasia and is thrilled to be a part of the Integrative Reconnective Aphasia Therapy team. | | |
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We've added NEW RESOURCES! |
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Brooke's New Role Brooke has recently been asked to serve as a volunteer affiliate liaison for the National Aphasia Association (NAA). In conjunction with Denise McCall, M.A., CCC-SLP, she will be working to help the NAA accomplish their Aphasia initiatives, and ensure we continue to promote education and advocacy for Persons with Aphasia as a whole. Brooke is looking forward to building new relationships and connections with those who work hard to help improve the lives of Persons with Aphasia. |
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Our INTENSIVE online Aphasia therapy program continues to grow. We have completed 8 intensive sessions and have 2 more scheduled over the next few months. We currently have a waitlist for the program. So, if you or your loved one are interested in our program, we encourage you to fill out our online application to discuss the program and get placed on our waitlist. | | |
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Brooke will be the featured speaker for the National Aphasia Association's "Ask the Expert" series in July. She will discuss practical and affordable ways to build a home practice program, showing you ways to incorporate your environment and utilize the tools available to you. Brooke will also share some tips and suggestions for staying motivated and taking control of your personalized program, ultimately allowing you to experience a sense of purpose and accomplishment each day. Be sure to tune in on July 14, 2022 at 7 pm ET. | | |
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We are hosting a group sponsored by the National Aphasia Association. During the group, we will share and discuss a variety of ways to build a home practice program using fun and innovative activities that can be use independently or with a care partner. Our group sessions are currently twice a month. Check the NAA's website for availability and future session dates. If you are unable to attend or the sessions are full but you would like information and resources generated by the group discussion, please email Brooke Lang at blang@iraphasiatherapy.com and request to be added to our group mailing list. |
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We've added a NEW website page! As part of our mission to spread education and advocate for those with Aphasia, we try to create new and innovative resources for Persons with Aphasia, Care Partners and Speech Language Pathologists. However, we also would like to acknowledge the wealth of amazing resources that are already available from other groups. Please visit our newest Website page which highlights outside resources. We've included popular websites for information, FREE Aphasia groups, music therapy, and more! | | |
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