Good Shepherd Centres - SAM Aphasia Program

Procédé et formulaires

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Admissibilité / population desservie

Adults 18 years and older who have an acquired communication disorder such as aphasia, apraxia of speech, and/or dysarthria due to stroke, brain injury, or brain illness * must be medically stable and live in the community * must be willing to participate in supported conversation groups to improve communication * must be able to participate in a group setting

Frais

Varies per program

Langues

English

Notes sur la langue

Supports available for people with English as a second language

Zone(s) desservie(s)

Hamilton and area

Accessibilité

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Description des services:

Conversation groups (in-person and virtual) using Supported Conversation Technique (SCA) * run by a speech-language pathologist, communicative disorders assistant, social worker, trained staff, and volunteers * aimed at people living with the impact of aphasia/primary progressive aphasia on their ability to communicate and addresses communication challenges resulting from aphasia as well as potential impacts of aphasia on social isolation and depression * services include:

aphasia education and support
conversation training for partner, caregiver, friends, and family members
community education and conversation training
ongoing social worker access
caregiver support

	HNHB Aphasia Programs - Program and Referral Information
	HNHB Aphasia Programs - Referral Form
	HNHB Aphasia Programs - Flyer

SAM Aphasia Program