Resources & Tools (for People with Aphasia & Families)

What is Aphasia

This resource provides basic information about aphasia, and is directed at people who themselves are suffering from this communication disorder. Pictographic images help to make it easier for people with aphasia to understand.

Talking to Your Doctor

Help Your Doctor To Help You
Part of an interactive series of publications, this pictographic resource is designed to facilitate a conversational partnership between medical practitioners and people with aphasia. It is also ideal for people with limited English language skills. It is based on the techniques of Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia™ (SCA™), developed by the Aphasia Institute.

Life is Larger than Aphasia

Designed as a self-help book for people who are adjusting to life with aphasia, Life is Larger than Aphasia is based on the techniques of Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia™ (SCA™), developed by the Aphasia Institute. Produced with clear page and chapter headers, this aphasia-friendly booklet is
printed in a pocket-size format for the comfort and accessibility
of the reader.

ID CARD

These wallet identification cards have been designed to be a personalized way of helping people with aphasia identify themselves, their aphasia, and the strategies that will help them.

Intimacy & Relationships

This resource is divided into three sections: Intimacy, Sexuality and Solutions and contains explicit pictographic images designed to support conversations about these sensitive topics.

Family Pamphlet

New!
This resource has been created specifically for families of people with aphasia early on their stroke journey. It provides short, practical SCA™ tips on how to better communicate with a family member with aphasia.

Bill of Rights

New!
This important poster was created to help ensure that all residents of long-term care homes in the province of Ontario know and understand their rights.

Why Sing

Singing is a natural and pure expression of how glad we feel to be alive,
and the way we show our love of music. And if you have aphasia, there are special reasons to
sing. In this resource, Linda Dessau talks about her top 5!