Aphasia

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Our Programs and Technology

We are continually exploring and testing new technology and therapies to help address the effects of aphasia. See what sets us apart and how our team of experts can help you continue to improve.

Intensive therapy programs look at the underlying cause of aphasia

Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program and Community Classes

Whether you're seeking conversation support or an intensive therapy program, our team can offer the support you need to improve your communication skills.

John Finds the Words Again After Stroke

Since his time at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John has reached many of his goals. He participates in community activities, serves as a greeter at church, reads books, writes correspondence without an editor and even travels solo again.

Speech Language clinicians work with patients on speech patterns

Aphasia Software

Oral Reading for Language in Aphasia (ORLA®) and AphasiaScripts® a person with aphasia repeatedly reads sentences out loud, together with a speech therapist.

Learn more at the Center for Aphasia Research & Treatment

How We Heal

Inpatients receive world-class care in our Innovation Center from clinicians who specialize in treating the brain; the real “work” of rehabilitation takes place in our Think + Speak Ability Lab.

Our goal is to help patients living with aphasia live fully.

Leora R. Cherney, PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS Scientific Chair, Think + Speak Lab
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Science-Driven Care

With more than 350 clinical studies underway, access to the world’s best research directly impacts your recovery.

The Center for Aphasia Research & Treatment was created in 2001 to respond to the challenge of living with aphasia.

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Clinical Trials & Research Studies

Timing of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with speech and language therapy (SLT): An Intervention Development study for Aphasia

This study will determine if it is better to receive tDCS before, during, or after the speech and language therapy session.

Modulating stimuli intensity to improve clinical outcomes in aphasia treatment

We are conducting a research study that will help us understand how to better schedule speech and language therapy. The therapy can be done from home on either your personal computer or laptop that we will lend to you.