National Aphasia Synergy

5. Go for a drive. Go on a drive with a friend. Have the friend drive, but you give them directions.

Try all of these ideas from Gabby and Fabi. For the full list, visit: https://ow.ly/lWyZ50SFrnI

(item text: NOT A MATTER OF INTENSITY

BUT CONSISTENCY)

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(text item: Patience is also a form of action.
AUGUSTE RODIN)

Take me out to the ball game ⚾️🎶🎶

Awesome meeting families on our community outings! Thx for sharing the moment 📸with us❤️.

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Laughter is a universal language that connects us all, no matter the words we use. This National Tell a Joke Day, let's celebrate the joy of humor and the power of communication. Aphasia may change the way we speak, but it doesn’t change our ability to share a laugh. Whether it's through words, gestures, or just a shared smile, let's come together and find joy in every moment.

Join us in spreading happiness! Share a joke in your own way—through speech, drawing, or even just a knowing smile. Together, we can make every connection meaningful.😁

Ask the Expert: Friendship & Aphasia with Dr. Jamie Azios & Dr. Brent Archer For our August 2024 "Ask the Expert" webinar, Dr. Brent Archer and Dr. Jamie Azios spoke about friendship and aphasia. "Ask the Expert" is an interactive web...

“Drawing on what I care most about, whether family or fitness or advocacy...is not only a source for motivation but a way to guide my actions. Knowing what matters most helps me set goals that I can work toward, care about, and achieve.” - Identity Theft

(item text: INHALE THE FUTURE. EXHALE THE PAST.)

4. Read. The news is really important to me. I use my iPad to read and listen to news articles to make sure I don’t miss anything.

Try all of these ideas from Gabby and Fabi. For the full list, visit: https://ow.ly/lWyZ50SFrnI

How Emotions Affect Naming Picture with Aphasia Reseach:

The Synergy Turf: March '24 - Share 6 - How Emotions Affect Naming Picture with Aphasia Research The Synergy Turf: March '24 - Share 6 - How Positive and Negative Emotions Affect Naming Pictures for People with Aphasia Researchby Tyson Harmon, Courtney...

We are so excited about this month's Ask the Expert webinar! It's THIS Thursday at 7pmEST and welcomes two incredible researchers who care about their work on FRIENDSHIP!! Don't miss it!! https://aphasia.org/event/ask-the-expert/

(item text: We don't grow when things are easy, we grow when we face challenges.)

It takes sunshine and rain for the flower to bloom. Have some grace with yourself. You are right on time. ✌️💕🌎

(item text: Repeat after me: I choose to believe in myself. I love who I am & who I am becoming beautiful things are coming my way the universe wants me to succesed. I am more than enough)

~mynames_ellen

3. Find your passion. Fighting to end gun violence has helped give me a purpose beyond myself and my own recovery. When I am frustrated with my own recovery, I can focus on fighting for a safer future for others instead! This helps me to stay positive.

Try all of these ideas from Gabby and Fabi. For the full list, visit: https://ow.ly/lWyZ50SFrnI

(item text: Be an encourager.
The world has plenty of critics already.
~DAVE WILLIS)

(item text: IT'S OKAY IF YOU'RE FIGURING IT OUT AS YOU GO)

~ladybluebottle

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Supporting someone with aphasia means giving them the time they need to finish their words and express themselves fully. Patience and understanding go a long way in fostering effective communication and empowering individuals with aphasia. Allow the person time to respond and finish their thoughts. If they make several unsuccessful attempts to say something, you can offer to return to the idea later. 🕐💬