SESSION 5: OCTOBER 23 - DECEMBER 22

MONDAYS 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.      Conversation Club   Supported conversation and in-depth communication centered around news, issues or topics that affect participants.  This group will provide both conversation and presentation opportunities.  Topics will be selected in advance to allow time for group member preparation.  A peer leader will be chosen for each day.  A variety of communication levels are included in this group.   11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.      Week In Review   Supported conversation and in-depth communication centered on news, current events, or topics that affect participants.  This group will focus on verbal and nonverbal communication skills to express ideas and opinions.  A variety of communication levels are included in this group.  Multi-media will be used.     1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.                           Wild Card   Language based activities that provide an opportunity to improve and incorporate use of logic, memory, calculation skills and reasoning.  Activities may include board games, functional math, deduction/logic or word games.  Skills needed to be successful in this group include basic functional reading skills and multi-sentence auditory comprehension.   2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.                           Writing Tool Box I   This group provides an opportunity to work on improving personal and professional writing skills including spelling and grammar. Computer use, email templates and writing software can be reviewed and practiced based on group interest.  TOOL BOX I is for individuals who can write sentence to paragraph length information.    3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.                           Book Club   Read a condensed or regular version of a book, or listen to the book on tape.  This group will center on discussion of the content of the reading or on specific assignments for discussion.

TUESDAYS   10:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.                  Individual Sessions   Call for an appointment.   2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.                   Show And A Nibble   This 2-hour group will be broken down into 2 parts.  The first part will include watching portions of a TV show or movie, then supported conversation and discussion regarding characters, plot, and outcome. The second portion of the group will provide an opportunity for socialization, fun, food and continued discussion.  Participants must attend both portions of the group. A variety of communication levels are welcome to participate in this group. (this group will carry a fee of 1 ½ the standard group fee).

WEDNESDAYS   10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M          Selected Topics                                                                                                   Supported conversation centered around topics of interest.  Focus is on expanding vocabulary and sentence structure.  A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.   11:45 A.M.  -  12:45 P.M.                  Writing Tool Box II   This group provides an opportunity to work on improving personal and professional writing skills including spelling and grammar.  Computer use, email templates and writing software can be reviewed and practiced based on group interest.  TOOL BOX II in recommended for individual who write at the word to sentence level.     1:00 P.M.  - 2:00 P.M.                     Reading For Life   This group is designed to develop basic reading abilities. The chosen reading material and activities will allow members with limited reading skills to participate and to enjoy reading again.                 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.                       Mind Over Matter & Communication Strategies   This group will meet for 1 1/2 hours and is intended for individuals with apraxia to develop basic vocabulary using the Mind Over Matter program, then practice using verbal and nonverbal strategies to promote communication and participation in conversation wth family, friends and in the community.                 3:15 P.M. – 4:15 P.M.                      Snapshot Communication   This group will use photos centered around a topic to develop and practice verbal and nonverbal strategies and communication assists to promote participating in conversation with family, friends, and in the community.

THURSDAYS   11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.                  Individual Sessions   Call for an appointment.

FRIDAYS   12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.           New Clients Intakes, Consults, Meetings   Call for an appointment.

SATURDAYS   Monthly - 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.  Speech Directions is a peer directed, self -help group for people with aphasia and similar problems.   A "Co-Survivors" group will be meeting at the same time!  It is fun, fullfilling and FREE.  The date of the next meeting is announced monthly on the Home page.  Please join us!