• For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts.
• This group focuses on accurate comprehension and expression of number.
• Number games are included.

• This group focuses on getting a specific message across to other group members by talking.
• This group is for members with aphasia or apraxia who use one to two spoken words at a time.

• Focus on functional hands-on task completion while practicing listening and talking skills.
• This group is designed to increase independence, functional task completion and use of language skills.

• Focuses on use of specific word retrieval strategies and complex language at a conversational level.
• For members with mild word retrieval deficits.

• Focuses on regular and irregular verbs, accurate verb tense usage and vocabulary expansion.
• Must be able to produce verbal speech at the word to phrase level.

• Practice communication skills while discussing a currently popular TV series.
• Current group choice is the Walking Dead.
• All communication abilities welcome!

• For emerging communicators with significant apraxia and/or aphasia.
• Group focuses on use of alternative communication systems, multi-modal communication strategies and the Mind Over Matter™ apraxia program.

• Structured practice with mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, and laptops) and apps that can be used to improve communication and life!
• Bring your own device.
• Intended for new technology users.

• Work together to play a game or complete a project.
• Get moving, get talking and have some fun!
• All communication ability levels welcome.

• This group emphasizes communication through use of motor speech practice, automatic speech tasks and scripting for core functional words / phrases.

• Practice communication, comprehension and number skills by debating episodes of Shark Tank or playing cards.

• This group focuses on constructing complete sentences in a variety of patterns.
• This group is for those members with aphasia who consistently express their ideas at the phrase level.

• Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.

• Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a functional level.

• Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.

• For practicing brief presentations.
• For members interested in returning to work, participating in meetings, giving community speeches or just polishing their ability to speak in public.

• Focuses on comprehension and expression of prepositions in a variety of conversational contexts.

• Focus on organization and planning while learning strategies to recall and retain information to improve daily task performance and route finding.

• For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts.
• This group focuses on accurate comprehension and expression of number.
• Number games are included.

• For members with apraxia of speech to practice using the VAST™ program using an innovative application of video technology and the Mind Over Matter™ apraxia program.

• Learn and practice strategies to recall and retain information for improved daily functioning.
• Tablets and smartphones will be used.

• Music and singing are used to facilitate fun, communication and language.
• A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.

• Focuses on reading and following recipes and numerical concepts.
• Learn to use adaptive equipment for one-handed cooking.
• A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.

• Communicate your choices, read directions, write your score and plan your strategy all through games! All communication levels welcome.

• Get peer input on favorite gadgets to make life easier, apps to make life fun and thoughts on vexing life issues. All are welcome!

• Learn the basics of email and internet searching.
• Learn to use templates to help write emails.
• Learn to use software to facilitate writing skills.

• For anyone who wants to improve their communication skills in the community.
• Must be independent with mobility.

• Designed to develop basic reading abilities.
• Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.

• For members who want to contribute to our blog by writing their stories about life after stroke.
• Also open to members who wish to work on personal writing projects.

• Practice sharing personal stories via speech, writing or any modality.
• Learn about other members and practice recalling what you learned.
• Practice initiating a conversation, turn-taking and general personal social skills.

• Uses a “constraint induced” format to encourage sentence level speech (no writing or gesturing!)
• For members who speak in phrase to sentence level

• Uses a “constraint induced” format to encourage sentence level speech (no writing or gesturing!)
• For members who speak in single words and short phrases

• Focus on speech clarity, language use, and problem-solving as you work with your group to solve the escape room puzzle.

• Designed to practice personal writing skills. For members who write at the word or short sentence level

• Allows hands on trials of new technology, gadgets and fitness options for members of all communication abilities.

• Aimed at practicing personal writing skills. For members who are able to write words and sentences.

• use music and art to stimulate your brain
• support communication and language through singing and drawing

• use supports and templates to write about weekly events, then share what you’ve done with the group to work on writing and speech

• ask and answer wh- questions about presented news stories and discuss your opinions.

Use your digital camera to photograph and share life events. Focus on presentation and discussion of everyday events using your pictures as support.

This group is for developing basic reading abilities. Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.

The focus of this group is on speech intelligibility strategies including pacing and overarticulation. A variety of levels can be accommodated.

Book CLub I

Read a book or listen to the audio book. Discuss the content of the reading or specific assignments. Average number of pages read per week is 50+.

Book Club II

Read a book or listen to the audio book. Discuss the content of the reading or specific assignments. Average number of pages read per week is 30-50.

Book Club III

Designed to develop basic reading abilities. Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.

Selected Topics I

Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.

Selected Topics II

Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a functional level.

Selected Topics III

Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.

Selected Topics IV

Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.