Aphasia Readers

08/30/2026

GRIEF AWARENESS | 😔
For those with aphasia, grief can be a very real companion. However, unlike the grief from the death of a loved one, ambiguous grief will rear its ugly head from time to time.

Ambiguous grief is a feeling of loss for something that's still living, often called "living loss." For example, most people with aphasia grieve the lives they once had, and caregivers often grieve the person their loved one was before the event that left them with aphasia. For more information on ambiguous grief, read our latest blog post 👉 https://loom.ly/lpNZosw.

08/29/2026

Aphasia Warriors Fantasy Football 🏈

Let us know if you’re interested in our fantasy football league. We’d love to have you!

✉️Email: [email protected]

08/28/2026

Mark your calendars and join us!

Speaking Out 2026 is just 4 WEEKS AWAY!
Have you registered yet?!

You shared, and we listened. This year’s conference will have more time to talk, connect, and exchange ideas! There will be more time to share your own experiences and decide what happens next.

Join us Friday, September 25th

Register today: https://aphasia.org/speaking-out-conference/



For nearly 40 years, the National Aphasia Association has been the nation’s nonprofit resource for people with aphasia, families, professionals, providers, researchers, and advocates.

08/25/2026

Our newest USC Aphasia Lab Newsletter is here! This issue was thoughtfully shaped by our participants and care partner on our newsletter editorial board, with support from our lab students & staff.

Take a look for updates, celebrations, a new study that is enrolling, resources, and how to stay connected!

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08/25/2026

Grieving after a traumatic event is a deeply personal and challenging experience. Whether the trauma stems from the loss of a loved one, a life-altering accident like a stroke, or any other distressing incident, navigating the path to healing can feel overwhelming.

However, understanding that grief is a natural response to trauma and equipping yourself with effective coping strategies can make a significant difference. In our latest blog post, we provide some tips to help you handle grief after trauma ▶️ https://loom.ly/SZbgNIY

Grieving after a traumatic event is a personal and challenging experience. Read about coping with grief after trauma and ten practical tips for healing.

08/24/2026

Come to our Stroke Support Group meeting on September 14th from 6:30-7:30 pm at Westminster Village West Lafayette. We hope to see you there!

08/21/2026

For those who are new, we have three Aphasia Readers books designed to provide readers with different levels of practice available for purchase on our website 👉 https://loom.ly/7yeDu_k and Amazon.

📖 LEVEL 1 (BEGINNER): For someone early in their recovery, and is compiled of short sentences with mostly one-syllable words for read-aloud practice.

📖 LEVEL 2 (INTERMEDIATE): For an intermediate level of practice with longer sentences and more two-syllable words to challenge the reader.

📖 LEVEL 3 (ADVANCED): For an advanced level of practice with longer sentences and two to three-syllable words.

📝 All books have customizable sections and detailed illustrations designed for writing practice.

🎁 A portion of every book sold gives back to help those with aphasia afford speech therapy and also creates aphasia awareness.

08/20/2026

Check out our website for our Fridge Functional Phrases! Download, print, and post these simple worksheets on your fridge so you remember to practice your speech for key events! Visit 🌐 https://loom.ly/1k1kdKY.

If you have any suggestions for future Fridge Functional Phrases, please send a note to [email protected]! We'll create and post them for you!

08/19/2026

PATIENT ADVOCACY DAY | 🗣️
Not only is it important today to raise awareness for advocacy of those without a voice, but to thank all the family members and friends who speak and act on behalf of those with aphasia.