National Aphasia Awareness Month

Aphasia is a language disorder that impacts communication. National aphasia awareness month is observed in June and is intended to spread awareness about aphasia and how to support those impacted by aphasia. The goal is to improve the communication experiences for those impacted by aphasia through educating others about aphasia and how to appropriately communicate with individuals impacted by aphasia. Please visit the links below for more information on aphasia and resources for support for those living with aphasia.  

Resources: 

• KU Medical Center – Department of Hearing and Speech: https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-health-professions/academics/departments/hearing-and-speech.html 

• National Aphasia Association: https://aphasia.org/ 

• Aphasia Institute – Free Resources: https://www.aphasia.ca/health-care-providers/resources-and-tools/free-resources/ 

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Aphasia: https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/aphasia/?srsltid=AfmBOoojSSATtcToVIXzl3zZAGmx5uqjHaWTlyMsyak1P85g3GiCco8s 

• The Aphasia Community – Support Group Finder: https://www.aphasia.com/aphasia-library/support-group-finder/