Provides conversation group therapy for adults with aphasia and other communication disorders * sessions are facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants with support from a Social Worker

The goal of the aphasia program is to enhance the communication skills and quality of life for people with aphasia using a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) * group members actively participate in conversation using a variety of communication strategies

A typical session may include:

• discussing current events and expressing opinions
• sharing life stories and events
• activities that focus on functional conversation skills using a variety of modes including speech, gestures, facial expression, writing, drawing and reading to more effectively express and understand messages in conversation
• supporting one another to develop skill and confidence in communicating

Aphasia is an acquired language disorder, most often caused by stroke, brain injury or brain illness, that affects a person's ability to communicate * aphasia does not affect intelligence

Services and Programs:

• Milton - Virtual Community Aphasia Program
• Mississauga - Virtual Community Aphasia Program
• Oakville - Virtual Community Aphasia Program

Hours vary per program and location * call to confirm

Varied types/severity of aphasia due to stroke or brain injury, e.g., Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), tumor * individuals must be medically stable and living in the community * willingness to participate in supportive conversation groups * demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a social group setting * no/minimal cognitive difficulties * client care needs (i.e., toileting, feeding, and transportation) are met by client or caregiver * access to a computer or tablet and internet for virtual services

Self-referral, healthcare professionals, community agencies, family members, caregivers, friends * fill out referral form (online) or fax to 365-601-1690