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Listing: Aphasia Resources

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Jul 9, 2025

What is Aphasia?

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Aphasia is a loss of words, not intelligence. Aphasia can occur as a result of a stroke, traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury. All these conditions or injuries may interfere with the particular part of the brain that is responsible for speech and language. Aphasia can be a short term or long term experience. A person with aphasia may know what they want to say, but struggle with finding the words to express themselves verbally. 

Learn more . 

 

At Shirley Ryan 小恩雅

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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment was created to respond to the challenge of living with Aphasia. 

Read more about aphasia: /conditions/aphasia 

Aphasia Community Programs: /research/labs/center-aphasia-research-treatment/projects/aphasia-community-programs 

Intensive Aphasia Program: /research/labs/aphasia/projects/intensive-comprehensive-aphasia-program 

 

 

Aphasia Resources

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ASHA is a professional organization that has a mission to make effective communication achievable for all persons. Consumers can go on this website to locate a provider in their area by phoning the number below.
Phone: 800.498.2071

 


A stroke may occur in areas of the brain that control speech and language can result in aphasia. The American Stroke Association has specific information on the types of Aphasia in addition to locating support groups.

Phone: 800.242.8721



Provides up-to-date consumer health information on research, clinical trials on hearing and communication disorders, such as aphasia. Health information is available in Spanish and free pdf downloads are available by clicking on the website below.


The National Aphasia Association (NAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for persons with aphasia and their families. NAA's goal is to provide access to research, education, rehabilitation, and advocacy services to persons living with aphasia and their caregivers

Phone: 252.254.4449
Email: answers@aphasia.org


This guide offers ways to support talking about aphasia that fosters a meaningful connection and understanding.

 


Available in English and other languages.

 

Aphasia & Stroke Support Resources

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naa@aphasia.org
National Aphasia Association
P.O.Box 87, Scarsdale, NY 10583


Monthly support group for family and care partners of people with PPA primary progressive aphasia. Meets online the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. There is no fee to participate.

Contact Darby Morhardt, PhD, LCSW
d-morhardt@northwestern.edu
312.908.9432 



800.242.8721 


Our mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.
 


Support with Christopher Ewing
Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, and iHeart.

RUSH - Stroke Support Group 
[No website]
For caregivers and stroke survivors 
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday on ZOOM, 2-3pm CST
Contact: Gail Valadez
312.563.2994  
Gail_Valadez@rush.edu



888.988.8047

You may also be interested in: Aphasia Support Groups on Listing for all Conditions
/lifecenter/resources/listing-support-groups-all-conditions 

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This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.  See here for further details. ? Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). Henry B. Betts LIFE Center – (312) 238-5433 – /lifecenter.

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