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What is Aphasia? An impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write Seven tips for communicating with someone with Aphasia: A – Ask simple questionsP – Provide choicesH – Help communicate,…
Research has shown that effective communication is key to positive mental health. Communication drives our ability to form relationships and share our wants and needs with another person. It also…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now the fastest growing developmental disorder impacting 1 in 36 people. Additionally, 40% of those with ASD have limited speech or do not communicate through…
To celebrate this important month, we wanted to share tips for encouraging inclusive communication environments. Our access to communication is the backbone of our connection to one another. By ensuring…
Did you know? Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) results showed that 61% of children who do not communicate with words have a system for communication. However, for adults, only 27-30%…
