• Member driven supported conversation based on art & artifacts–they choose the museum or site anywhere in the world each week.

• practice word retrieval skills and strategies while having fun answering questions in a game format
• use technology to practice having face-to-face conversations and connect with other survivors from home!

• This group focuses on extemporaneous communication.  Members will work in teams to come up with talking points on opposing sides of various issues.

For practicing personal and professional writing skills. For members who are able to write sentences to paragraph length.

• Improve ability to spontaneously debate ideas and practice public speaking skills for members who want to challenge their language skills with discussion of all things music.

• Improve ability to spontaneously debate ideas and practice public speaking skills for members who want to challenge their language with impromptu discussion of topics and TED Talks.

• This class emphasizes communication through high and low tech communication devices to get out both the basics and the fun stuff. This class is for members with significant aphasia and/or apraxia.

• In this class you will practice personal writing skills. This is for members who write at the word or short sentence level.

• This group emphasizes writing and editing at the sentence and paragraph levels. Members complete a weeky writing assignment at home. During class, members assist one another with editing suggestions.

• Members will pick a documentary to watch during the week. We’ll talk about the movie and whatever issues it brings up about the world. All communication abilities are welcome.

• Supported conversation and in-depth communication centered on sports. A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.

• Miss conversations with just the ladies? This class is intended for those who would like to connect with other women to discuss topics of interest. All communication abilities are welcome.

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

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

• For anyone who wants to work on reading comprehension, retention and reading efficiency. Emphasis is on oral reading.

• Film lovers will watch movies from American Film Institute’s Top 100 List on their own. During class, members will discuss the film’s characters, plot and themes.

• Members will watch and discuss true crime stories. You be the jury!

• Members will discuss and practice strategies to read the (Zoom) room and take the other person’s perspective. Will cover topics like eye contact, taking the conversational floor, and choosing when to say something you’d say to a close friend vs. mixed company.

• This class will focus on discussion of broad political topics chosen by members. Topics may include America’s reputation abroad, historical revisionism, the future of political parties and issues facing America, in general.

• Focus on speech clarity, language use and problem-solving as you work through the clues with your group to solve the murder mystery cases.

• Each week the group selects a 10-15 page article to read/listen to (on their own) from publications like the New York Times Magazine, New Yorker, Outside, Vanity Fair, Atlantic. We will discuss the article in class.

• Members will watch and discuss this Netflix series based on Alexander Rose’s book Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring (2007), a history of the Culper Ring.

• Come explore famous people throughout history. Members will choose, research, and discuss various notable people weekly.

• Take a virtual vacation every week! Group members will present previous travel destinations or research a vacation spot and present to the group for discussion. All communication abilities welcome!

• For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts, including computations, order of operations, and organizing steps to functional word problems.

• For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts, including computations, order of operations, and organizing steps to functional word problems.

• Discuss selected recreational outdoor activities which change weekly. We will discuss topics and learn techniques from our members who love to hunt, fish and do anything else outdoors.

• Practice one handed techniques for everyday tasks, learning about tools and gadgets to help get things done and conserve energy.

• Discuss the HBO drama Chernobyl. It’s a 5 episode story about the 1986 nuclear disaster. You’ll need access to HBO Max to view it.

• Watch and discuss famous comedians from the 20th Century. Communicate ideas and opinions about each comic’s style, what makes their stand-up work and overall just have a good laugh.

• This is a class for both the SCC member with significant aphasia and/or apraxia and a partner. Group focuses on practicing reading, writing, listening, and talking using supported conversation techniques and strategies including multi-modal communication (speech, writing, gestures, etc.).

• Film lovers will watch movies from American Film Institute’s Top Ten Lists on their own. During class we’ll discuss the films characters, plot and themes.

• Discuss the HBO biographic miniseries about President John Adams.

• Aimed at practicing personal writing skills for every day, including social letters, greeting cards, filling out forms and personal and business emails. For members who can write words and sentences.

• Use online letter games like WordTwist and Scramble Words to practice spelling and thinking of words. For members who need extra time to manipulate letters into new words.

• Practice spelling and reading by finding information online, from the hours of a favorite coffee shop to photos that represent your current mood.

• Discuss current events, politics free. This group focuses on expressing an opinion at the word/phrase level.

• Uses music as a tool to address language and communication, physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional goals.
• Participants are encouraged to make choices and contribute ideas regarding types of music presented and instruments played.
• Sessions will add an element of fun and relaxation while participating research-based therapy.

• focused practice on specific parts of speech, including verbs, prepositions and adjectives

• Emphasizes writing at the sentence level with emphasis on correct grammar and spelling. Editing tools in Microsoft Word will be utilized

• Think, Say, Do
• Pair physical movement with speech to exercise, stretch and practice your words
• Improve health, mood and energy through exercise
• Have fun with Coach Randy, stroke survivor, who is running the group!

• Discuss and debate member selected taboo topics which change weekly. We will discuss adult topics, agree to disagree and walk away friends. This is a class for those who communicate at a sentence level.

• This is a class for both the SCC member and a communication partner. For emerging communicators with significant aphasia and/or apraxia or those who want to practice the technique of supported conversation with a family member/friend. This class will focus on practicing tools and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of giving and receiving information with those who know more than they can say.

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

• This group is for members who want focused practice on understanding and using wh-words (who, what, when, where, why).

• 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.

• for members interested in telling their story, discussing issues related to stroke and aphasia and being part of a podcast production

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

• Watch the show at home and come together to practice communication skills while discussing a currently popular TV series.

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

• Group is appropriate for those with limited verbal output. Focus is on communicating about topics of interest using visual supports, yes/no responses and multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.)

• This multi-level adaptive yoga class encourages participants to stretch and strengthen muscles, improve balance and stability, relax the mind, and grow a stronger connection to beneficial breathing practices and movement awareness. Practices are primarily seated, with some standing practices as appropriate and suggested modifications given for all levels.

• This class is designed for stroke survivors and/or their care partners. Some participants use a chair for support and some do not. Students encouraged to listen to their own bodies, accepting what it is able to do.

• Aimed at practicing personal writing skills for social connection, including social media posts, greeting cards and emails. For members who are able to write words and sentences.

• 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.

• This group is appropriate for members who want to discuss what’s on their mind at the conversational level.

• for all members who want to stretch, strengthen and use their arms and hands
• get tips on adaptive techniques, equipment and life hacks to make getting everyday activities done

• discuss and debate current events supported by audio and video clips
• emphasis on use of memory strategies to retain discussed content from week to week

• Members bring in a fun or uplifting story to discuss with the group. Targets talking, listening, and reading.

• 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+.

• 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.

• read a book, or listen to the audio book
• discuss the content of the book
• this group allows members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again

• Reading material activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again. Average number of pages per week is 15-20. Members can read, listen or both.

• uses specific word retrieval strategies and word games to help pull the words you know are in there up to the surface
• for members speak at the phrase and sentence level

• Focuses on structured practice with word retrieval exercises and strategies. For members who communicate at a functional level and frequently can’t find the right word.

• Focuses on structured practice with word retrieval exercises and strategies. For members who benefit from multi-modal strategies and supported communication.

• For anyone who wants to work on reading comprehension, retention and reading efficiency. Emphasis will be on decoding words using various strategies.

• Focuses on learning and using specific strategies to improve high level thinking skills to increase overall independence.

• 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.

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

• Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a conversational level.

• Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a functional level.

• Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a supported or multi-modal level.