Service Information
Aphasia Program - Mount Forest
St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph
Category:
Support Group
Target Population: Aphasia
Space Available
Service Details
Description:
The goal of the program is to allow people with aphasia the means to actively engage and participate in conversation using specific communication strategies. The group sessions are facilitated by a combination of Speech-Language Pathologist & Communicative Disorders Assistant with support from community volunteers. Social Work support available to participants and caregivers.
A typical aphasia group session may include:
-Discussing current topics & expressing opinions
-Role-playing everyday communication scenarios to develop conversational skills of listening & reading comprehension
-Supporting one another to participate & gain confidence in communicating.
Languages:
English
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Cost to Client:
Free
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Clients must be independent with toileting. Evidence of aphasia.
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