Types of aphasia
Type: Stroke information
Find out about common types of aphasia: Broca's aphasia, Wernick's aphasia, anomic aphasia and primary progressive aphasia.
Being a parent to parent volunteer: Rachel's story
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Aphasia Awareness Month: Resources to help you get online
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This article has information about online tools for people with aphasia. There is also information about how businesses can help people with aphasia.
Reconstructing sentence processing in aphasia
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Everyday talking involves being able to understand sentences, something that can be affected by aphasia. This research will design and test a new therapy which aims to help improve understanding of everyday sentences in people with aphasia.
New aphasia friendly guides for video calling and messaging apps
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We now have aphasia-friendly guides available on how to download and use video calling apps Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp.
When the Words Away Went: A new documentary about aphasia
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A new documentary all about aphasia is coming out soon. 40% of stroke survivors have aphasia. They struggle to communicate.
Can a singing group help to improve wellbeing for people with post-stroke aphasia?
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Beyond impaired language function, people with aphasia report a range of psychosocial health problems which negatively affect their wellbeing, including reduced confidence and social isolation. These psychosocial problems are not adequately addressed by healthcare services. This study will pilot a new group-based singing intervention for improving the psychosocial health of people with aphasia.
Delivering group support for people with aphasia through Eva Park
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About one-third of stroke survivors are left with aphasia. This is a language disorder that disrupts the production and comprehension of speech, as well as reading and writing. This study will investigate whether a support group intervention can be delivered remotely to people with aphasia through a virtual island platform called Eva Park.