#68 Thanksgiving Aphasia SFA & C.L.E.A.R. Communication Strategies

#68 Thanksgiving Aphasia SFA & C.L.E.A.R. Communication Strategies

In this episode of the Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast, we explore semantic feature analysis, using Thanksgiving as an example and communication strategies for individuals with aphasia.

Introducing the acronym CLEAR for key communication strategies for the holidays. Join us as we encourage inclusivity and caring during the holiday season.

 

Key Takeaways

Some key takeaways from this episode are:
- The Listen for Life podcast addresses communication challenges and aphasia rehabilitation.
- Aphasia is a language impairment that affects speaking, listening, reading, and writing but does not alter a person's identity or memories.
- The podcast discusses therapy techniques like semantic feature analysis to help individuals with aphasia find their words, connect concepts, and share experiences.
- The podcast offers communication strategies for interacting with individuals with aphasia during holidays, summarized by the acronym "CLEAR"

  🦃 Calm environment

  🦃 Listening actively

  🦃 Using nonverbal communication methods

  🦃 Adapting speech

  🦃 Repeating and reconfirming information

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Every Thursday in November and December

Aphasia Inclusion During the Holidays
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Each week, we'll share more tips, strategies, and considerations to help you navigate holiday gatherings to make memories you treasure by including your loved one with aphasia. 

Visit our website for video replays of the holiday shows. DoLIFESpeechPathology.com/Holidays.

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LIFE Speech Pathology will offer a LIVE training class to walk you through the steps for making your holidays aphasia-inclusive. More information to come!

This episode discusses the why of holiday inclusion, outlining the common pain points associated with the holidays for persons with aphasia. The next three episodes will break down insights from three people with differing levels of aphasia and one with a speech impairment that impacts the quality of their speech.

Learning about the perspective of a person with aphasia will motivate you to consider how you approach and plan the holidays. Each episode will provide information with action strategies and steps you can take to make your holidays aphasia-inclusive.

Please help spread the word about these important episodes with family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances by sharing your profile, following, liking, and subscribing. You can specifically help by sharing the episode with two friends, asking them to tell two friends, and let's build this aphasia community together!

Let's make communication accessible to everyone, plan ahead, and adapt activities to ensure everyone is included.

 

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