Events from June 14 – July 11 – The National Aphasia Association https://aphasia.org/events/ Advocating for people with aphasia Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://aphasia.org/app/uploads/2023/11/favicon-1.png Events from June 14 – July 11 – The National Aphasia Association https://aphasia.org/events/ 32 32 Aphasia and Wellness Conversation Group https://aphasia.org/event/aphasia-and-wellness-conversation-group/ https://aphasia.org/event/aphasia-and-wellness-conversation-group/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:30:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7310 Join us for conversation about cultivating wellness in your daily life. Whether it’s through a yoga or mindfulness practice, social connections, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, listening to good music or … Continued

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]]> Join us for conversation about cultivating wellness in your daily life. Whether it’s through a yoga or mindfulness practice, social connections, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, listening to good music or podcasts, or even just treating yourself to a fancy skincare product, how do you promote wellness and self-care? All are invited to share ideas and suggestions. Each day we’ll have the opportunity to participate in a brief yoga or mindfulness practice. This group is led by Katherine Noyes, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, RYT-200 of Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC in Maine.

This group meets virtually one Friday each month at 1:30pm EST.

Space is Limited. To sign up, RSVP via this form or if you have comments or questions, email groups@aphasia.org

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Meet Your Host:

Katherine D. Noyes, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, RYT-200 (she/her) is the owner of Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC. Katherine is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Lotus Speech & Wellness is a holistic speech therapy practice serving Maine and Massachusetts. For more information on Lotus Speech and Wellness, visit LotusSLP.com

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]]> https://aphasia.org/event/aphasia-and-wellness-conversation-group/feed/ 0 Movie Mondays: Aphasia the Movie https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-aphasia-the-movie/ https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-aphasia-the-movie/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7330 For 5 consecutive Mondays, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the … Continued

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]]> For 5 consecutive Mondays, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the film representative/star.

 

Monday, June 17, 2024:  Aphasia the Movie

Aphasia is the true story of Carl McIntyre. After suffering a massive stroke and losing his ability to read, write and talk, Carl McIntyre struggles against overwhelming odds to redefine his life.

Length: 40 min

 

Join the Zoom Meeting (PW is 593258):

 

Join the Zoom Meeting

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]]> https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-aphasia-the-movie/feed/ 0 Black American Aphasia Conversation Group https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group/2024-06-24/ https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group/2024-06-24/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3867 The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories, provide support, encourage meditative reflection, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant … Continued

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]]> The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories, provide support, encourage meditative reflection, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant policies. This diverse, inclusive, aphasia-friendly group will discuss the unique challenges and gifts we share due to our experiences with disability and race, and is open to all who support its mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black persons living with aphasia.

 

The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group will meet through Zoom the every other Monday at 4:00pm EST (1:00pm PST) . If you are interested in joining this group, please complete the form HERE. The Zoom link will be sent out around 72 hours before each meeting.

 

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or need assistance signing up for this group, please email groups@aphasia.org

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]]> https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group/2024-06-24/feed/ 0 Movie Mondays: When the Words Away Went https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-when-the-words-away-went/ https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-when-the-words-away-went/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7332 For 5 consecutive Mondays, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the … Continued

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]]> For 5 consecutive Mondays, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the film representative/star.

 

Monday, June 24, 2024: When the Words Away Went

A group of stroke survivors with aphasia embark on a journey to find their voice, and rebuild their lives.

Length: 51 min

 

Join the Zoom Meeting (PW is 472667):

 

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]]> https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-when-the-words-away-went/feed/ 0 Game Show https://aphasia.org/event/game-show/2024-06-28/ https://aphasia.org/event/game-show/2024-06-28/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7350 The National Aphasia Association and Liberty Speech Associates presents Game Show, an online games group that meets monthly.   This group will bring popular TV game shows to life in an … Continued

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]]> The National Aphasia Association and Liberty Speech Associates presents Game Show, an online games group that meets monthly.

 

This group will bring popular TV game shows to life in an aphasia-friendly way. We will play games like Jeopardy, Family Feud and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. We will meet once per month on Fridays at 12:00 pm EST. Come and join in on the fun!

 

Space is limited. To register, please fill out the form HERE.

 

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Meet Your Host:

 

Courtney Caruso, M.S., CCC-SLP is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and the owner of Liberty Speech Associates LLC, a speech therapy clinic in Hackettstown, New Jersey. She has over 13 years of experience working with people with aphasia and their families. Courtney is also an adjunct professor for Speech@Emerson, where she teaches the Aphasia course. To learn more about Liberty Speech Associates, visit www.libertyspeechassociates.com

 

If you have any trouble joining the group, please email groups@aphasia.org

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]]> https://aphasia.org/event/game-show/2024-06-28/feed/ 0 Movie Mondays: Pah https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-pah/ https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-pah/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7334 For 5 consecutive Mondays, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the … Continued

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]]> For 5 consecutive Mondays, the NAA will host an aphasia themed film on our Zoom webinar account.  In some cases, there will be an introduction or followup Q&A with the film representative/star.

 

Monday, July 1, 2024: Pah

A young attorney’s life is disrupted by a massive stroke with lingering effects of two speech disorders as he struggles to overcome permanent disabilities, forcing him to reinvent himself with phonomotor treatments.

Length: 105 minutes

 

Join the Zoom Meeting (PW is 617173):

 

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]]> https://aphasia.org/event/movie-mondays-pah/feed/ 0 The Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow https://aphasia.org/event/the-impact-of-stress-and-emotion-on-speech-and-swallow-2-2/2024-07-03/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/event/the-impact-of-stress-and-emotion-on-speech-and-swallow-3/2024-08-01/ The National Aphasia Association and Open Lines Speech and Communication PC presents a new online group: The Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow. This group offers specialized support for people … Continued

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]]> The National Aphasia Association and Open Lines Speech and Communication PC presents a new online group: The Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow. This group offers specialized support for people with aphasia who experience increased difficulty with thinking, processing, speaking, and/or swallowing when under stress or when feeling anxious, frustrated, depressed, apathetic, or other mental/emotional states.

 

The Impact of Stress and Emotion on Speech and Swallow meets the first Thursday of the month at 1pm ET (10:00 AM PST).

 

To register, please fill out this form HERE.

For any questions about registration, email groups@aphasia.org

 

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Meet Your Host:

Dr. Jessica Galgano is a speech-language pathologist and the Founder and Executive Director of Open Lines Speech and Communication. Her personal experience growing up with a parent who suffered a combat-wounded Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while serving in Vietnam drove her to master the art and science of neurological rehabilitation. She founded her visionary clinic, Open Lines Speech and Communication, on the principle that it is never too late to improve one’s speech-language and cognitive abilities.

 

Dr. Galgano collaborates and consults with many prestigious and world-renown academic institutions. She advocates for political change including legislative policies that uphold individual rights, supportive community services, and access to skillful professionals across a person’s lifespan. She has developed and utilizes a unique approach that applies an array of evidence-based practices from a variety of disciplines to the field of speech-language pathology.

 

Dr. Galgano’s professional experience reflects the highest standards of academic and clinical practice. She received her doctoral degree in Biobehavioral Sciences from Columbia University, where she conducted research in the neural underpinnings of voice and speech using brain imaging modalities. Dr. Galgano is an LSVT LOUD® clinical expert and faculty instructor with LSVT Global, Inc., for whom she regularly teaches and lectures about evidence-based intensive therapy programs for people with neurologically based communication disorders at major medical institutions in the US and worldwide. She is one of ten LSVT LOUD® faculty instructors in the world and the only LSVT LOUD® faculty instructor in clinical practice who is based in New York City.

 

Dr. Galgano is proud to be an Executive Board Member of the the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences, an association that supports practitioners who serve individuals with neurologic communication disorders by providing education, training, and certification opportunities to promote high quality professional service. She also acts as Vice President and Treasurer of the Parkinson’s Unity Walk, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for research to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

 

Dr. Galgano has held research scientist positions at NYU Langone School of Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and currently holds a faculty instructor position at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She is an adjunct professor with NYU, Columbia University, Teachers College, and San Francisco State University where she teaches graduate coursework in the areas of neurogenic communication disorders that result from acquired (e.g., stroke) and progressive neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, cognitive changes).

 

Dr. Galgano has melded her research, clinical, and personal experience into a unique approach to treatment blends scientific rigor with deep listening and empathic inquiry; helping Open Lines’ clients cope with the day-to-day realities of communication challenges. Dr. Galgano is confident her integrated approach will help you meet your goals with confidence and dignity!

 

Open Lines Speech and communication is located at 252 West 76th Street, Suite 1A, New York, MY 10023.

To find out more about Open Lines Speech and Communication, visit www.OpenLinesNY.com or call 212-430-6800.

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]]> Black American Aphasia Conversation Group https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group/2024-07-08/ https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group/2024-07-08/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3867 The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories, provide support, encourage meditative reflection, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant … Continued

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]]> The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group is a place for Black people with aphasia to share their stories, provide support, encourage meditative reflection, and brainstorm ways to advocate for relevant policies. This diverse, inclusive, aphasia-friendly group will discuss the unique challenges and gifts we share due to our experiences with disability and race, and is open to all who support its mission of creating an emotional refuge for Black persons living with aphasia.

 

The Black American Aphasia Conversation Group will meet through Zoom the every other Monday at 4:00pm EST (1:00pm PST) . If you are interested in joining this group, please complete the form HERE. The Zoom link will be sent out around 72 hours before each meeting.

 

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or need assistance signing up for this group, please email groups@aphasia.org

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]]> https://aphasia.org/event/black-american-aphasia-conversation-group/2024-07-08/feed/ 0 Parenting With Aphasia https://aphasia.org/event/parenting-with-aphasia/2024-07-10/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=5062 Parenting is no easy feat, but can be particularly challenging when one parent has aphasia. Parenting with Aphasia meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share … Continued

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]]> Parenting is no easy feat, but can be particularly challenging when one parent has aphasia. Parenting with Aphasia meets virtually once a month, inviting parents with kids of all ages to join together in a safe, non-judgmental space to share experiences, receive positive peer support, and learn more about how other parents are navigating the highs and lows of modern-day parenting when aphasia is along for the ride. This group is for persons with aphasia. We plan to have sessions where both parents join, but the majority of sessions will be for persons with aphasia.

Parenting with Aphasia will meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00pm EST (5:00pm PST).

Space is limited. To join, please register by clicking HERE.

 

If you have any questions, please email groups@aphasia.org.

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Meet Your Host:

 

Parenting with Aphasia is hosted by Lauren Schwabish, M.S., CCC-SLP of Neuro Speech Services in Northern Virginia.

Lauren Schwabish M.S., CCC-SLP is the owner of Neuro Speech Services, a private practice based in Northern Virginia, specializing in person-centered assessment and treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders related to stroke, brain injury, concussion, and other neurologic and neurodegenerative conditions. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a master’s degree in communication sciences from Hunter College of the City University of New York. She is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She has over 21 years of experience working in hospitals and acute rehabilitation centers and is passionate about providing meaningful and accessible health education about the brain to patients, families, and health care professionals. Lauren is an engaging public speaker on the topics of memory and thinking skills, committed to empowering communities with evidence-based information and best practices in brain health behaviors.

 

To learn more about Neuro Speech Services, click HERE

 

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]]> Technology and Supports for Aphasia https://aphasia.org/event/technology-and-supports-for-aphasia-2/2024-07-11/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:30:00 +0000 https://aphasia.org/event/technology-and-supports-for-aphasia-2/2024-04-04/ We will demonstrate ways you can use technology and various applications to support people with aphasia and expand upon one’s current home program. We will go beyond just the apps … Continued

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]]> We will demonstrate ways you can use technology and various applications to support people with aphasia and expand upon one’s current home program. We will go beyond just the apps “made for people with aphasia” and show you how to use the many options, personalize them, and tailor them to your needs so you can become more independent in your environment.

 

Brooke Lang and Bryn Bowles of Integrative Reconnective Aphasia Therapy lead this group. Starting in October, the group will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm Eastern Time on Zoom.

 

Email Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/ZZjCEfiJyseg5y9F7

Meet the Leaders

Brooke

Brooke Lang, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Integrative Reconnective Aphasia Therapy, specializing in the area of Aphasiology and Apraxia and providing telepractice services nationwide.

Brooke previously served as a lead clinician in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s intensive aphasia program (PIRATE), working under some of the most well-known Aphasia research professionals and Aphasiologists in the field of speech pathology.

She started Integrative Reconnective Aphasia Therapy in March of 2019, where she works to develop personalized treatment plans and provides innovative aphasia therapy techniques that go beyond the traditional approaches, applying both principles of neuroplasticity and evidence-based practice.

Brooke also published a best-selling book, titled “After Aphasia: A guide to rebuilding your
communication after a stroke,” a resource for individuals living with Aphasia, caregivers, and medical professionals. She has also written “Working Outside the Workbook,” providing an opportunity for individuals and care partners to implement unique speech/language exercises outside of therapy sessions.

Bryn

At age 26, Bryn Bowles was working in Alaska as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and preparing for graduate school.

On May 20, 2019, Bryn ruptured an undiagnosed brain aneurysm, spent 30 days as a patient in the ICU being cared for by colleagues, undergoing 5 brain surgeries to save her life. She spent 3 months as an inpatient in neuro rehabilitation.

Her recovery continues today as she lives with aphasia, apraxia and paralysis. Bryn’s dreams have changed but her compassion for others remains steadfast, words or no words. She has a strong desire to help people with Aphasia, because she understands the frustrations and challenges they are going through.She currently is a group facilitator and mentor for people with Aphasia.

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