𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚:
- speak in simple sentences (without talking down to the person)
- use visual aids, write words down, and use gestures
- be patient, and allow enough time for them to respond
Let’s continue to spend this month providing aphasia education and debunking aphasia myths.
This video features Shelon. She recently acquired aphasia following a stroke, and she is a strong advocate for aphasia awareness.
Watch and share these videos, and visit aphasiarecoveryconnection.org to learn more
Together, we can become #aphasiaaware
