The NAA offers many types of virtual programs for our aphasia community.
There are groups for support and connection, educational and training opportunities, special guest presentations and so much more.
Below is a snapshot of some of the virtual groups offered. Note that some groups are held once a month. Others are held more often. Please see our weekly calendar for days/times and to learn more about our groups.
Reading and Aphasia: The Challenges, the Work and the Hope! This month our topic in Aphasia Café will be discussing reading. Aphasia impacts all areas of language. Reading difficulty can be devastating for avid readers. Reading is also a key to improving the other areas of language, such as speech, writing and listening. This … Continued
Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The Introduction … Continued
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 … Continued
Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The Introduction … Continued
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 3, 2024: The Disease Detective Looks at Aphasia Every year, 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke, … Continued
This group starts with a guided meditation followed by a chair yoga class designed to promote relaxation. The class will end with open discussion about the experience. All ability levels are welcome! This group is led by Alycia Laks, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT-200 and Hannah Herring, DPT, RYT-200 of District Adaptive Yoga. We meet the third … Continued
Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for centuries by Buddhists. It took hold in this country in the 1970s. Perhaps the most influential proponent has been Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The Introduction … Continued
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 … Continued
