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.

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.

• have fun outside playing cornhole, bocce, and ladder ball while working on your balance, strength, numbers and communication
• use the Wii or play poker on rainy days
• all communication abilities are welcome!

• enjoy a mix of music, art, cooking and outings while using your communication skills
• try out a new hobby
• all communication abilities are welcome!

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• For members with persistent apraxia and/or aphasia.
• Group focuses on basic vocabulary and use of verbal and nonverbal strategies.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Focuses on auditory comprehension, basic functional communication and social interaction.
• This group is primarily for members with fluent aphasia.

• 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.

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

• 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.

Use your iPad or tablet to help you speak, read, and write. For beginner users with significant aphasia and/or apraxia.

Practice communication, comprehension and number skills by playing the Price is Right!

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.

Use pictures that you take weekly as a basis for discussion. All communication abilities welcome!

VAST™ Basics

For members with apraxia of speech. Introduction to Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™) on your iPod, iPhone or iPad in a sequential motor planning program for beginning users.

VAST™

For members with apraxia of speech. Use Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™) on your iPod, iPhone or iPad in a sequential motor planning program.

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Discussion of current topics in news, sports and pop culture with an emphasis on social media and websites.